Hi, Good Day Doc, I have a problem with my gums. I feel pain and discomfort started yesterday, I ate fish last week and I feel that I got thorn by its bone. a very tiny bone, in my gums left side, and it was on the part were my tooth got extracted i think 5 yrs ago. Im diabetic and its freaking me out. coz I really fell the pain now
Hi. Welcome to Chat Doctor . I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complaint it seems that there is bone impaction in the area of extraction, and it might be leading to pain and discomfort. There is possibility that the thorn might have got impacted over the gums and as it is one week there is a possibility that it is causing infection and inflammation in the area leading to pain and discomfort. As you are diabetic, the chances of infection are high, therefore you should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and in case if there is impacted thorn, the physician will remove it as well as advise you a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller and topical application of antiseptic oral paste. You can also be advised warm saline gargles. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain relief. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards. Chat Doctor.