Sore on tongue treatment

• What are some home remedies for treating tongue sores?

  There are many ways to treat a sore tongue. Home remedies and other methods include: Keeping the mouth clean could help heal a sore tongue. Brushing teeth and mouth rinsing reduces harmful bacteria, which lowers the risk of infection. A person should use a soft toothbrush to avoid irritating and scratching the mouth.

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• What are some over-the-counter treatments for tongue sores?

  If home remedies are not effective, a person may consider using over-the-counter (OTC) products, such as pain relievers. For infected sores, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics. OTC pain medication may reduce the discomfort of a sore tongue. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, could help reduce swelling.

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• What are some medical treatments for a sore tongue?

  For infected sores, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics. OTC pain medication may reduce the discomfort of a sore tongue. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, could help reduce swelling. For severe canker sores, a doctor may prescribe stronger corticosteroids to treat swelling and pain.

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• What causes sores on the tongue?

  Frequent canker sores may indicate an underlying condition, such as a vitamin deficiency, which may require medical attention. Cold sores are fluid-filled blisters that occur due to an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). They typically appear around the mouth but sometimes develop on the tongue.

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• [PDF File]Nutrition Tips for Managing Sore Mouth, Throat, and Tongue

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  sores, ulcers, and tender gums. All can cause your mouth, throat, and tongue to feel sore, raw, or dry and may lead to dehydration, poor eating, and weight loss. The following tips and recommendations may help you to better manage your sore mouth, throat, and tongue. Choose soft, bland foods. o Softer foods will be easier to chew and swallow.

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• [PDF File]The painful mouth - RACGP

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  A common complaint, especially in the elderly, is a painful tongue. There may be an obvious cause such as a sharp tooth, rough area on a denture or calculus on the lingual surface of lower incisors. Once the cause is eliminated the discomfort resolves. Other causes of localised pain include tongue biting and neoplasia (see Case study 4). case ...

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• [PDF File]Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis - Brigham and Women's Hospital

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  ulcers that last 5-14 days. These ulcers are located on the inner cheeks, inner lips, underside of the tongue, or soft palate. Just before an ulcer appears, you may notice a burning sensation or a lump in the area. Ulcers may be considered minor if they are less than ½ inch and heal in less than 2 weeks without scarring, or major if they are ...

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• [PDF File]Mouth Sores and Pain - American Cancer Society

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  Small ulcers, bleeding,€or sores€in mouth, on gums, or on or under tongue A white or yellow film, patches, or pus€in the mouth or on the tongue Increased mucus in the mouth Feeling of dryness, mild burning, or pain when eating hot and cold foods Heartburn or indigestion Treatment of mouth sores and pain€€

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• [PDF File]Simple Solutions for Treating Dry Mouth - Sjögren’s Foundation

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  or sore parts of the mouth or tongue. Use 2-3x/day after meals, at bedtime, when talking for long periods, exercising, or any other time your mouth needs long-lasting relief. Members can log in to the Sjögren’s Foundation website to view its online Product Directory. If you are not a member, contact the Foundation to sign up.

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• Oral ulceration: GP guide to diagnosis and treatment

  wooden tongue depressor to exam-ine all the tissues. Wooden instru-ments should be wetted to avoid adherence to the oral tissues which, in patients with extensive ulceration, is very painful. A basic management algorithm is shown in Figure 3. Common causes of oral ulceration The four most common presenta-tions are trauma, recurrent aph-

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