Gum lumps need to be alerted to gingival cancer, but gum lumps can also be seen in periodontitis, gingival cysts and other diseases, which should consult doctor in time to clarify the cause.
1. Gingival cancer: it is a malignant tumor originated from the covered epithelium in the gingival area, mostly highly differentiated squamous carcinoma, and patients will have symptoms such as gingival lumps, gingival pain, bleeding and difficulty in opening mouth. Patients should pay attention to nutritional support.
2. Periodontitis: due to the chronic inflammation caused by the bacteria in plaque invading the periodontal tissues, patients will have the symptoms such as long lumps in the gums, red and swollen gums, pus overflowing from the periodontal pockets and loosening of teeth, etc. In the acute stage, patients can be treated with systemic metronidazole. Acute episodes can be used systemically with metronidazole, tetracycline and other drugs, can also be used locally with chlorhexidine acetate cleaning.
3. Gingival cyst: a benign lesion of the gums, the cause can be gradually caused by periapical periodontitis, the patient manifested as the growth of fibrous tissue around the formation of cysts and the surrounding border is clear. Patients can go to the hospital and have the cyst removed with the assistance of a doctor.
Gums long bumps should go to the hospital in time, clear cause of the disease and then correct treatment.