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question:hi doctor,I had a keloid around my jaw line and i got a steroid injection to flatten it. It seemed to flatten after the steroid shot but unfortunately my skin has depigmented around the site of the injection. I have dark skin so this discoloration makes it look very different. Is there any way to get my pigmentation back?Thankyou
answer:Hello,Initially,cause for occurrence of keloid has to be ruled out.The depigmentation may be caused due to-deoxygenated hemoglobin within the keloid.To get the pigmentation back,cauterisation or laser treatment can be done.Cleanse the area and maintain skin tone.Complete course of analgesics-antibiotics has to be administered.Hope this helps.
question:i had a tooth pulled, by a dentist who did not do a xray first. so he broke my sinus, a oral surgeon did surgery and put a screen like patch on it. many years ago. but it has bothered me ever seens.I had a 3D SCAN done in dec. 2010,they found something on my sinus at that time but said he would not touch it.it did not bother me until this week, lots of pain ect.... they gave me amoxicillin and pain pills. but I need help, I DONT WANT TO GO THRUE ANOTHER 25 PLUSE YEARS OF THIS AGAIN! dont no where to go, or who to see.
answer:Hello,If the pain occur at the site of extraction socket, a thorough clinical as well as x-ray evaluation has to be done initially.If there is sinus infection or bony projection you must visit an oral-maxillofacial surgeon for further reference.If there is any root pieces of tooth remaining at the site of extraction socket,get it extracted.Meanwhile,take rest.Avoid anxiety and stressful jobs.Complete course of antibiotics-analgesics has to be administered.Hope this helps.
question:Hi, there is a liquid excreting through my gingiva on the left lower portion of my mouth near my wisdom teeth. The liquid is salty and thick it seems to be some sort of discharge. I have to swallow constantly to get the liquid out of my mouth. I would like to know what is wrong with my mouth and what should I do to help it heal. I am 67 years old. Thank you.
answer:DEAR AUNTYTHANKS FOR SEEKING HELP AT HCMI WOULD LOVE TO BE OF LITTLE HELP TO YOUI THINK THE LIQUID WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT IS PUS COLLECTIONTHERE MUST BE A SOURCE OF INFECTION OR A TOOTH CAVITY FORMED WHICH IS DRAINING THE FLUID IN YOUR MOUTH THROUGH A PASSAGE CALLED A SINUS.YOU MAY HAVE TO VISIT YOUR DENTIST TO GET THE CAVITY FILLED AND YOU MAY HAVE TO DO A ROOT CANAL IF A SINUS HAS FORMED.YOU WILL BE GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS SO THAT THE INFECTION IS UNDER CONTROL.DONT WORRY AUNTY IT IS A VERY COMMON THING.GOOD LUCK
question:i drank 2 pints of pour alcohol not mixed and the next morning i was passing tints of blood could you help explain maybe why and what i should do to stop it.
answer:The reason to pass blood in urine maybe due to alcohol or may due to other causes. However, I would recommend u to meet a doctor and evaluate your symptoms. Blood in urine is not normal and definitely needs to be checked.
question:Painful swollen upper lip and tender left nostril. It started 3 days ago but swelling appear yesterday night only. Front tooth below left nostril been root canalled years ago and is capped as well. Mild pain in this tooth and adjacent one when hit with lower jaw, very mild pain. But really swollen upper lip and tender left nostril. I am really worried? What it could be. Have been taking coamoxiclav and ibuprofen from yesterday.
answer:Hello and welcome.As per the history posted here it appears that you have developed an abscess in relation to teeth in the upper jaw.The present swelling could be a sign of spreading infection there.Please visit your dentist soon and get it clinically evaluated.As you are already taking antibiotics there is nothing to worry much but please remember it requires surgical drainage followed by antibiotics and analgesics.Hope it helps.Thanks.Take care.
question:my 4 year old son just had x-rays and after going going to the same dentists every 6 months since he was 1 i was just told he has 7 cavities and has to have 4 root canals. I am beyond upset and feel they missed something months back and feel like this is beyond crazy. no soda, and little juice are given to my kids, good diets are met so i am so in shock!! do i need to get a second opinion or do the x-rays just tell it all?
answer:Hello,If your dentist has given exact clinical as well as x-ray evaluation,you can trust on him.Root canal treatment is usually done in cases of cavities involving pulp tissue.In this procedure,entire infected pulp has to be removed.You can also go for a second opinion.Brush your child's teeth regularly.Rinse mouth after every meals.Take care.