Eyes, ears and oral health
Eye checks, ear problems, gums, teeth and mouth patches.
About eyes, ears and oral health
Eye checks, ear problems, gums, teeth and mouth patches.
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- My mother-in-law has chewed tobacco for years. Now there is a red patch inside her cheek that doesn't hurt. Should we be worried? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A red or white patch inside the mouth in someone who has used tobacco for years should be checked by a dentist or doctor soon, even if it does not hurt. Red patches, called erythroplakia, and white patches, called leukoplakia, can be harmless, but some can be early changes that… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My mother lost most of her teeth and struggles to eat. She is scared of dentures. What options are there for her? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Losing many teeth can make eating, speaking and enjoying food difficult, and can affect nutrition in older adults. Dentures are a common and effective option, and many people adjust well with time and support. Modern dentures can be made to fit comfortably, and a dentist can… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- At night I hear a whooshing sound in my left ear that goes with my heartbeat. Is this something serious? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A whooshing sound in one ear that beats in time with your heartbeat is called pulsatile tinnitus. It is different from the more common constant ringing. It is often more noticeable at night when it is quiet. Common causes include increased blood flow, such as from anaemia, high… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I have a toothache but I'm terrified of dentists since a bad experience. I keep delaying. How can I make it less scary? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Fear of the dentist is very common, and many adults delay care because of a past bad experience. You are not alone, and dentists see anxious patients every day. Delaying treatment, however, often makes dental problems bigger and more painful, so finding a way to go is worth it… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Har mahine munh mein chhale ho jaate hain, khana khane mein bahut dard hota hai. Log bolte hain pet garam hai. Kya sach hai? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Recurring mouth ulcers are common, and the idea that they come from a hot stomach is a popular belief rather than a proven cause. Most recurring ulcers are aphthous ulcers. Their exact cause is not fully known, but triggers include stress, minor injury from brushing or biting… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Woke up today and hearing in my right ear is almost gone, with a ringing sound. No pain, no cold. Can this wait a few days? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Please do not wait. Sudden hearing loss in one ear, especially without a cold or blockage, can be sudden sensorineural hearing loss, which affects the inner ear or hearing nerve. It is considered an urgent problem because treatment, if needed, works best when started as early as… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- After menopause my eyes are always dry and my mouth is also very dry, I need water to swallow food. Are these two connected? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person They may be. Dry eyes are very common after menopause, because changing hormone levels affect the glands that make tears, and many women also notice a drier mouth. However, when the eyes and mouth are both persistently dry, to the point that you need water to swallow food… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- My eyes feel gritty like sand is there, especially in AC office. Eye drops from medical shop give relief only for some time. What else can be done? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A gritty, sandy feeling that gets worse in air-conditioned rooms is a classic description of dry eye. The tear film that protects the eye surface evaporates faster in dry, cool air and when we look at screens for long periods. Dry eye also becomes more common in women in their… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Pregnancy la gum la oru chinna kattii vandhirukku, brush pannumbodhu blood varudhu. Idhu cancer aa irukkumaa? Romba bayama irukku. Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person A small swelling on the gum that bleeds easily during pregnancy is often a pregnancy granuloma, also called a pregnancy tumour or epulis. Despite the name, it is not cancer. It is an overgrowth of gum tissue caused by pregnancy hormones reacting to plaque and irritation. It… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Amma ku cataract nu sonnaanga, aana 'innum mature aagala, wait pannunga' nu doctor solraaru. Late pannaa problem aagadhaa? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person The old idea that a cataract must become fully mature before surgery is no longer how most eye doctors decide. Today, surgery is usually suggested when the cataract begins to affect daily life, such as reading, cooking, recognising faces, walking safely or seeing at night. If… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Optician blue light glasses bech raha hai, bolta hai laptop se aankh kharab hoti hai. Kya ye sach mein zaroori hai? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Blue light glasses are widely sold, but current evidence does not show that the blue light from laptops and phones damages the eyes, or that these glasses prevent eye strain for most people. The tiredness, burning and blurred vision many people feel after screen work come mainly… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I chew supari since college. Now spicy food burns my mouth a lot and I can't open my mouth as wide as before. Is it related? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It may well be related. Long-term chewing of areca nut, or supari, is the main cause of a condition called oral submucous fibrosis. In this condition, the tissues inside the mouth slowly become stiff and fibrous. Early signs include a burning feeling with spicy food, pale or… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Wisdom tooth varra place la romba vali, gum veengi irukku, vaai full ah thirakka mudiyala. Enna pannanum? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Pain and swelling around a wisdom tooth, with difficulty opening the mouth fully, is often caused by pericoronitis, an infection of the gum flap over a partly erupted wisdom tooth. Food and germs get trapped under the flap, causing inflammation, swelling, pain and sometimes a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Exam time la night full ah phone la PDF padikkaren, kann eriyudhu, thanni varudhu. Kannadi podanuma illa rest podhuma? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Burning, watering and tired eyes after long hours of reading on a phone are very common, and they are usually a sign of digital eye strain rather than damage to the eyes. When we stare at a small screen we blink much less, the eye surface dries, and the focusing muscles stay… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Even after brushing well, my colleague hinted I have bad breath. I'm so embarrassed. What could be causing it? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Bad breath is very common and nothing to be ashamed of. In most people it comes from the mouth itself, mainly from germs on the back of the tongue, between teeth, and around the gums, which produce smelly gases. Brushing the teeth alone may not reach these areas. Gently cleaning… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Roadside wala kaan saaf karne ka offer karta hai, mummy karwati hain. Kya ye safe hai? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person It is safer not to have ears cleaned by roadside ear cleaners. They usually use metal picks, sticks or cotton without proper lighting or sterilisation. This can scratch the ear canal, push wax deeper, spread infections, or in rare cases damage the eardrum, which can affect… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- When I turn in bed or look up to take things from the shelf, the room spins for a few seconds. Is this vertigo? Is it serious? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Brief spinning lasting seconds when you turn in bed, lie down or look up is very typical of a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, or BPPV. It happens when tiny crystals in the inner ear move into the wrong place and send confusing signals to the brain about… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- After a wedding sangeet with loud DJ, my ears have been ringing since 2 days. Will it go by itself? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Ringing in the ears after loud music is common, and it usually means the sensitive hair cells in the inner ear have been stressed by noise. In many cases the ringing fades within a few days as the ears recover. However, if ringing or muffled hearing continues, it may mean some… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- teeth sensitive to cold water suddenly why Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Sudden sensitivity to cold water is usually caused by exposure of the inner layer of the tooth, called dentine, which has tiny channels leading to the nerve. This can happen when gums pull back and expose the root, when enamel wears away from hard brushing or acidic foods, or… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Every time I fly, my ears hurt badly during landing and stay blocked for hours. Is there something I can do? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Ear pain during landing is common and is caused by pressure changes. The Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the nose, needs to open to balance pressure. If it does not open easily, the eardrum gets pushed inwards, causing pain and a blocked feeling… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- I slept with my contact lenses by mistake and now my eye is red, painful and I can't open it in light. Can I just remove lenses and wait? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Please remove the lenses and get your eye checked today rather than waiting. A red, painful eye with sensitivity to light in someone who wears contact lenses, especially after sleeping in them, can be a sign of a corneal ulcer or infection called keratitis. These can get worse… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Amma ku thideernu thala suthal, vaanthi, oru kaadhu adaichu irukku nu solraanga. Few hours la sari aagudhu, aana thirumba varudhu. Enna problem? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Episodes of spinning dizziness lasting hours, with vomiting, a blocked feeling in one ear, and sometimes ringing or reduced hearing, can be due to an inner ear condition called Meniere's disease. It is thought to be linked to fluid build-up in the inner ear and tends to come in… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Since few months I am holding the newspaper far away to read. I am 43. Is this age-related or something wrong with my eyes? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Needing to hold small print further away to read clearly, starting in the early forties, is very typical of presbyopia. With age, the lens inside the eye becomes less flexible and finds it harder to focus on close objects. It happens to almost everyone sooner or later, including… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
- Cataract operation mudinju 6 maasam aachu. Indha vaaram oru kannula karuppu thirai maadhiri theriyudhu. Doctor kitta udane pogaanumaa? Written with AI assistance — not yet reviewed by a person Yes, please go to an eye doctor today. A dark curtain or shadow coming over part of the vision in one eye can be a sign of retinal detachment, where the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye separates from its normal position. People who have had cataract surgery have a… Published 5 Oct 2026· English
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