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Suggest Remedy For Tongue Sore

Posted on Sat, 5 Dec 2015

Question: On the lower side of my tongue there is a sore, its been there for almost 2 months, I tryed mouthwash etc. Still the same. Is it a serioues proplem. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/65 - sore on the lower side of the tongue - * 2 months - tried mouth wash - still the same - wants to know is it a serious problem - and the actions to be taken.

Please give me additional information so that I can assist your the most:
- Please post clear photographs so that I can have on-the-spot diagnosis (visual impression only).
- What is the size?
- Any burning sensation, bleeding?
- Any dental problems?

Please provide the details and the photographs so that I can assist you the most.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

I dont have any teeth. The sore is about 1/4 inch around, no bleeding but it burns while eating hot foods

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Biopsy as the ulcer is 2 months old

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Any ulcer of more than 3 weeks duration should be biopsied to see whether this is benign or malignant.
I would advise you to consult an ENT or Oral Surgeon, get a clinical evaluation done and get a biopsy done.
This will give the definite diagnosis and is needed as your history is of almost 2 months.

I hope this answer helps you to get an early diagnosis and proper further treatment.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar