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Suggest Treatment For Painful Ulcer Under The Tongue
Question: HI I have an ulcer under my tongue that wont go away its been there for at least 6 weeks
I thought it might be that my teeth are a problem and my tongue is rubbing up against the rough part but because its not going away it might be something more serious
it looks like a little white ball just under the back of the tongue
I thought it might be that my teeth are a problem and my tongue is rubbing up against the rough part but because its not going away it might be something more serious
it looks like a little white ball just under the back of the tongue
Brief Answer:
would need ENT assessment
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
An oral ulcer may be due to different causes such as: (1)mechanical trauma- this is the most common cause and is related to possible trauma from the tongue, teeth or finger nails.
Normally, however , resolves in 10 days to 2 weeks
(2)chemical ulcer-eg from the use of aspirin, dentures
(3)thermal injury- related to damage from hot foods or liquids
(4)recurrent aphthous ulcer- these are painful shallow round ulcers which are not related to infection and also not related to any widespread systemic disease
Usually have a previous history of occurrence.
May be family history. May also be related to trauma, stress, sensitivity to some foods
(5)infectious ulcer- eg due to herpes(HSV-1) or one of the other herpes viruses such as HHV-8, oral yeast infection (normally there would be a white coating)
(6)related to cancer
History of smoking and heavy alcohol use would increase the risk of this.
(7)related to a systemic disease such as : lupus, side effect of medication, inflammatory diseases eg crohns, viral/bacterial or fungal systemic infections, kidney disease
Because the ulcer has been there for 6 weeks, you need to consider visiting an ENT doctor for assessment.
An infectious, thermal or mechanical ulcer would normally have healed by this time though variations can occur.
If you do not know an ENT doctor, your GP can refer you to one.
He or she will take a history of your symptoms , any medications , any other symptoms that may point to any other conditions.
Will also examine the area and general mouth and throat.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would need ENT assessment
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
An oral ulcer may be due to different causes such as: (1)mechanical trauma- this is the most common cause and is related to possible trauma from the tongue, teeth or finger nails.
Normally, however , resolves in 10 days to 2 weeks
(2)chemical ulcer-eg from the use of aspirin, dentures
(3)thermal injury- related to damage from hot foods or liquids
(4)recurrent aphthous ulcer- these are painful shallow round ulcers which are not related to infection and also not related to any widespread systemic disease
Usually have a previous history of occurrence.
May be family history. May also be related to trauma, stress, sensitivity to some foods
(5)infectious ulcer- eg due to herpes(HSV-1) or one of the other herpes viruses such as HHV-8, oral yeast infection (normally there would be a white coating)
(6)related to cancer
History of smoking and heavy alcohol use would increase the risk of this.
(7)related to a systemic disease such as : lupus, side effect of medication, inflammatory diseases eg crohns, viral/bacterial or fungal systemic infections, kidney disease
Because the ulcer has been there for 6 weeks, you need to consider visiting an ENT doctor for assessment.
An infectious, thermal or mechanical ulcer would normally have healed by this time though variations can occur.
If you do not know an ENT doctor, your GP can refer you to one.
He or she will take a history of your symptoms , any medications , any other symptoms that may point to any other conditions.
Will also examine the area and general mouth and throat.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It does have like a white coating which when wiped off still leaves a little white ulcer. I also have had mild change in the cells of my last pap Ive had a colposcopy which was fine last year. Because of my haemochromatosis ive had a full abdoman unltra sound which found a pollup in my gall bladder which turned out to be sludge on my follow up scan. Could this be related. If not what treatment would be used to fix my ulcer on my tongue?
please reply im so scared
please reply im so scared
Brief Answer:
if yeast related- oral antifungals
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is understandable to be concerned but it may not be a serious ulcer.
It may be an infectious ulcer if there is a white coating, more specifically related to oral yeast infection.
You can consider scheduling an appointment with your GP who would be able to easily determine if it appears to be a yeast infection and would be able to initiate treatment.
Treatment would involve oral antifungal agents.
If he or she does not think it is yeast related then there may be a referral to an ENT doc.
In terms of the changes in your pap smear, it would not likely be related nor the findings in the abdomen.
if yeast related- oral antifungals
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is understandable to be concerned but it may not be a serious ulcer.
It may be an infectious ulcer if there is a white coating, more specifically related to oral yeast infection.
You can consider scheduling an appointment with your GP who would be able to easily determine if it appears to be a yeast infection and would be able to initiate treatment.
Treatment would involve oral antifungal agents.
If he or she does not think it is yeast related then there may be a referral to an ENT doc.
In terms of the changes in your pap smear, it would not likely be related nor the findings in the abdomen.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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