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my hubby has got this lump on his gum it has grown in the past few months he let me take a picture but he says it hurts when his lip pushes against it but getting him to a doctor is another story could you take a look at this picture and give me a idea on what i should tell him about it? the link to the pic is here:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c251/petersmar102002/Lumpongum.jpg
 
Posts: 2 | Location: us | Registered: 28 December 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hi

The swelling could be a fibrous epulis or something more serious but only a biopsy will tell what it is. Your husband needs to see his dentist for a referral to a maxillofacial surgon for this as soon as possible. If it is a mouth cancer, early detection and treatment can make all the difference.

So, as Gwen Stefani says, "What are you waiting for!" Let us know how you get on.


Best wishes
Vinod Coffee


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
 
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thank you for your help i will get on him about it he can be stubborn though
 
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