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Provide Advice For A Sore On The Front Edge Of The Tongue

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Posted on Tue, 5 Mar 2024
Question: I have a sore on the bottom front edge of my tongue It started out as sore spot No skin break ^ i kept messing around ,feeling it & applying light pressure to see if it was a mass The next day I had an open sore please advise This has been going on approching 10 days Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Aphthous Ulcer most likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome,

I appreciate your concern...

Based on the image you uploaded and the description you gave, it's most likely an aphthous ulcer. B-COMPLEX VITAMINS (including vitamin B 1, B6 and B 12) and FOLIC ACID supplementation would be required.

OINTMENT containing cetalkonium chloride and choline salicylate (eg. Bonjela, you can ask for other trade names in your local area) can be applied locally for the pain and burning/irritation.

Antibiotics like Doxycycline can be prescribed by the local physician if the lesions persist. Tobacco chewing, alcohol and smoking should be strictly avoided.

If the lesions still persist, then an oral brush biopsy would be indicated to rule out any other pathology, in consultation with your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up/correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107

Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Provide Advice For A Sore On The Front Edge Of The Tongue

Brief Answer: Aphthous Ulcer most likely Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome, I appreciate your concern... Based on the image you uploaded and the description you gave, it's most likely an aphthous ulcer. B-COMPLEX VITAMINS (including vitamin B 1, B6 and B 12) and FOLIC ACID supplementation would be required. OINTMENT containing cetalkonium chloride and choline salicylate (eg. Bonjela, you can ask for other trade names in your local area) can be applied locally for the pain and burning/irritation. Antibiotics like Doxycycline can be prescribed by the local physician if the lesions persist. Tobacco chewing, alcohol and smoking should be strictly avoided. If the lesions still persist, then an oral brush biopsy would be indicated to rule out any other pathology, in consultation with your doctor. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up/correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil