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Sent to Health Experts October 22, 2006 11:20 a.m.

I just found a small (big pimple like) bump on the inner surface of my cheek. It does not really hurt. I can kind of move it around with my tongue. I almost want to pop it. I am sure it is something that has developed in the last day or two. Do you know what it is or how I should treat this?

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October 22, 2006 11:29 a.m. (8 minutes and 52 seconds later)

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Hello,

It may be a canker sore. Regardless of what it may be, I strongly suggest that you do not "pop" it, as this would cause pain, irriation, take longer to heal and possibly cause an infection.

I would avoid spicy or any irritating foods like citrus and carbonated drinks. Rinse the area with warm salt water a few times a day, especially after meals. Avoid touching it with your tongue.

If this does not heal with the next five days, or it becomes larger, I would suggest that you make an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose & throat) specialist. This is the type of specialist best suited to examing this type of lesion and providing any treatment deemed necessary.

Do you smoke?

Here is some info, let me know if you have questions:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/canker-sore/DS00354/DSECTION=2

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Sent October 22, 2006 11:34 a.m. (5 minutes and 31 seconds later)

I do smoke cigars from time to time and that is what worried me. I thought maybe I bit my check, but I do not remember doing that. It is a little too high for that, but impossible.

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October 22, 2006 11:41 a.m. (6 minutes and 29 seconds later)

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It is not impossible. You may have bit the inside of your cheek without realising it. Chances are, this is a simple canker sore. What is very important is to keep an eye on it. In some cases a canker sore may take 5-7 days to heal. Others are fone in a day or too. I just had a bad one on the roof of my mouth which was quite painful. It took over a week to completely resolve.

Check with a doctor if this does not resolve.

Smoking cigars increases your risk of oral cancers.

Here is some info, let me know if you have further questions.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/oral-and-throat-cancer/DS00349

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Registered NP - Multispeciality

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