What causes blood blister inside cheek?

Have you ever had a sudden ‘sore’ spot in your mouth that seems to linger? As if it’s taunting you and reminding you that you are, indeed, just a mere human subject to all sorts of weird things. Well, my curious friend, this could be a sign of something called oral mucosal vesiculobullous disease (OMVD) or as we like to call it for the sake of simplicity- blood blister. Don’t worry though; we’ve got your back covered with everything there is to know about this pesky little thing.

Exploring oral mucosal vesiculobullous disease

Firstly let’s dive deep into what oral mucosal vesiculobullous diseases (OMVD) entail. Put simply its any condition that presents with vesicles (blisters) or bullae (a large blister) within the inside lining (mucosa) of our mouths. Now when I say blisters it’s more often than not these aren’t those run-of-the-mill water-filled bumps from wearing new shoes – these bad boys actually contain blood-stained fluids(hemorrhagic fluid) under their surface created by rupturing tiny capillaries underneath the skin.

How does OMVD cause Blood Blister Inside Cheek?

While there can be several potential OG culprits lurking behind your cheek-blood-blister buddy waiting for their moment like frenemies at school proms , most likely they fall under two major categories more often:

Trauma

Something as basic as biting down while chewing food can create unexpected damage on sensitive areas in one’s cheeks nearby upper/lower teeth area . Often such traumas result in plasma leakage through compromised tissue resulting in hemorrhage(blleding). These type of ulcers/lesions usually heal spontaneously over time ranging between 7 days(approx.) to sometimes for as long as 3 weeks.

Viral Infection

Whether or not you are a movie buff; chances are, you have heard of Herpes simplex virus– colloquially called simply HSV. This is one of the most common causes that lead to blood blisters inside your cheek(don’t thank us just yet but we got more gems lined up!). Although there exist several subtypes of HSV-1 majority show no symptoms and aren’t typically severe. However less frequently patients can present with herpes stomatitis which leads to blistering in mouth, tongue sores.

Now that we know what OVMC means let’s delve deep into what brings this on – like way back when our parents asked how did we end vomiting in class play-

Genetic Factor

Genetic factors seem to hold ground when it comes down to OMVDs where families having a family history tend towards growing groups of disease. The science behind this remains largely unknown though! How else am I supposed stumble upon interesting conversations if humans would stop playing host organisms?!

Autoimmune Disorder

People dealing with autoimmune disorders like pemphigus vulgaris & erythema multiforme may experience oral blisters too.Worrying sensation in one’s mouth could be an early presenting symptom among such population.

If you still find yourself clenching your muscles by now; here are major forms (not-so-secret-anymore)of OMVD:

Type Symptoms
Pemphigus Vulgaris Pv Intraoral erosions/fragile vesicle formation/Tzanck cell positive
Erythema Multiform EM Targetoid papules/viral syndrome /fever

Let’s face it, the internet is both a blessing and a curse for people trying to diagnose themselves nowadays.Of course we’ve all self-diagnosed our cough as Ebola or cancer-yet most times these ‘ailments’ resolve on their own without need of any medical intervention.Taking into consideration that blisters within one’s mouth could have underlying pathologies It is always recommended patients seek prompt attention from trained professionals.

Signs you should see Dentist:

  • Ulcers seems not be healing by conventional means
  • burning sensation ,excessive pain ?
  • Patient may feel difficulty eating/talking/drinking.
  • Presence near tongue/floor of the mouth region alongsided swollen lymph nodes point towards something sinister at play.

Visit your dentist if scenario fits above lines & stop sleeping with pictures of wisdom teeth dreaming about how great omega three boosting fish oil is going to solve everything

Due to common presentation OVMC sometimes tend get undiagnosed or wrong treated because providers tend label every sore/ ulcer in patient’s mouth area as ‘aphthous ulcers/canker sores’ which are different than blood blistering around cheeks.The exact cause behind canker sores isn’t known, though studies hint genetics or problems with immune system might contribute. Their natural lesions appear outside cheek membrane.

Type Clinical Features
Can U Feel The Burn Acute onset / Regresses over 2 weeks / Painful

Besides clinical observation systemic conditions like HIV/Hep C/TB/nutrional deficiencies need exclusion before finalizing on actual diagnosis.A good provider will order tests -you know just like ‘real shady slim shady kinda stuff’- some options include swab testing for bacterial cultures/blood tests/testing involving biopsy.

Do & Don’ts While awaiting Your ‘I told you so’ Moment

In absence of exact etiology til date following chart showcases self-care management :

Be A Rebel But..

Do don’t
Practicing good oral hygiene Refrain from aggressive brushing over affected site

Not all of us have had angels teach us since childhood exactly how to clean teeth but for starters flossing, gargling with saline solution and swishing mouthwash is an easy first step.

As heart-breaking as the news might be some certain things are better left unperformed – like screaming at passing clouds or trying to exercise control over fate.

Things You Should Avoid Doing:

  • irritants like smoking/ vaping /other tobacco products could lead towards healing delays & exacerbate one’s condition
  • Consuming alcohol that contains high amounts acidic concentrates when dealing with any sorta lesion/wound makes matters worse not better
    -gnawing should be avoided during periods when lesions feel major itch coming on due to a reaction felt by body’s nervous system

Going Forward With Confidence

So now that we’ve uncovered this hidden gem(trust me it wasn’t meant as a compliment); Its time we pass along our gained wisdom unto others because who knows you just might save someone down the road from cheek ambush.

The key takeaway? If your blood blister isn’t improving after approximately two weeks, schedule an appointment with your dentist even if – NO ESPECIALLY IF –the afflicted area feels normal. Lastly Keep calm no matter how terrifying disease sound; remember human being tremendous creatures containing oddities carouselling within themselves!

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