Some of the earliest signs appear in your mouth — cold sores (herpes), white patches (oral thrush from HIV), and even syphilitic chancres that can resemble mouth ulcers. These symptoms are ...

"Palatal petechiae describes small red spots on the roof of the mouth and can result ... oral infection can impact your gums, cause sores in the mouth, and human papillomavirus (HPV) can even ...

Last Thursday I woke up with a very painful, hard lump on my hard palate toward the back of my mouth. There is no discharge from it and it is hard to the touch, like bone. When I swallow or eat, or ...

Dr. Ross also holds a Master’s degree in Oral Science. A bump on the roof of your mouth is often caused by minor health issues, such as canker sores, and could heal in a week or two. However, in some ...

According to experts, this cancer affects your lips and the first parts of your tongue, mouth roof, and floor, and without even opening ... are extremely hard to spot, since they are not just subtle ...

Sores on the roof of the mouth can be painful. It grows gradually, starting with a slight bump, eventually becoming more swollen and agonising. While most oral sores heal on their own, some may ...

Sores can also appear elsewhere in the mouth, including the roof of the mouth. Mouth sores tend to begin as bright pink spots or tiny bumps, which turn into blisters. The blisters can be painful.

Viruses can cause a wide variety of dots and spots in and around the mouth. Take the herpes simplex virus, which produces a blistering lesion known as a cold sore, which typically crusts over and ...

So, if you’re noticing that you keep getting mouth ulcers – or notice sores elsewhere or other associated symptoms – do make an appointment to see a doctor. Viruses can cause a wide variety of dots ...