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Is Burning Ulcer Pain In Mouth A Symptom Of Glossitis?

Posted on Sat, 24 Sep 2016

Question: My tongue is a mess please help

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need photo

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having trouble some tongue. I would like to ask you few more details.

Is there any bleeding or pain or itching ?
Is it associated with tonsill or any oral cavity infection ?

Kindly get back to me with details and photo.

In the mean time, I suggest you to do simple salt water gargling and over the counter panadol (paracetamol) for active pain.

Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (13 minutes later)

no teeth problems...no bleeding or itching..pain yes...like a burning ulcer pain.and the tongue is the only thing affected..the rest of my mouth is ok my throat and tonsils are fine too...my dr thought it might be glossitis but wasnt completely convinced

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop sour foods

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.

Based on your photo and clinical details, it appears to be fissured tongue, commonly seen in nutritional deficiencies and who take sour foods.

I suggest you to continue same medications with over the counter multivitamin capsule once daily for 10 days and stop taking sour foods ( citrus fruits n foods).

All the best. Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar