lump in mouth..mucocele??

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hey, over the last few weeks ive noticed a lump in my mouth now i dont think its cancer since my families history with cancer is alsmot none, but i think its a mucocele, i know its harmless to have it but i want it removed because i cant talk without sometimes biting it and its a pain when it gets in the way when im kissing my girlfriend. i was wondering whether the NHS remove it for free? or is there some charge? as im a student i cant really afford to pay but i really dont want it there.

help??

thanks.

Reply 1

Dhampir

kookie_4

hey, over the last few weeks ive noticed a lump in my mouth now i dont think its cancer since my families history with cancer is alsmot none, but i think its a mucocele, i know its harmless to have it but i want it removed because i cant talk without sometimes biting it and its a pain when it gets in the way when im kissing my girlfriend. i was wondering whether the NHS remove it for free? or is there some charge? as im a student i cant really afford to pay but i really dont want it there.

help??

thanks.

Where is it? It sounds like it might be pericoronitis.

Reply 2

kookie_4

OP

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its in not on IN my bottom lip, ive done research im quite sure it is a mucocele but i havent been to the doctors yet, do you know anything about the nhs removing it for free?

Reply 3

Dhampir

kookie_4

its in not on IN my bottom lip, ive done research im quite sure it is a mucocele but i havent been to the doctors yet, do you know anything about the nhs removing it for free?

No, sorry.

Reply 4

punktopia

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Go to the doctors first. Best to be sure.

Reply 5

kookie_4

OP

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does anyone know anything about mucoceles?

Reply 6

Ariadne

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I had a mucocele cyst earlier this year - they're a complete pain aren't they? My advice to you is go to a doctor and get it removed, even if you can barely afford it. They happen when you bite through a nerve ending, and they never heal themselves. The cyst forms as saliva reacts against fluid in the nerves, forming basically a cyst of clear pus. Beautiful, huh? The longer you leave them, the worse they get as the saliva eats away at the nerve - I left mine for about 6 months before I eventually gave up and saw my GP. He referred me on to a specialist, who effectively seals off the nerve ending. Small operation, under local anaesthetic, was in and out within an hour. Hurt like a bitch though afterwards to warn you - I recommend v.v. strong ibruprofen painkillers and lots of soft food like ice cream or mashed potatoes for about 4 days.

I don't know if they'd do it on the NHS - I have medical insurance though and they covered me for it. If you don't have insurance though, I'm sure the NHS would fund you, but as it's not life threatening you might have to wait a while before you get an appointment. Good luck, and whatever happens, don't be tempted to pop it yourself - I thought mine was a blister originally and popped it with a needle. Baaaad move.

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