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What Causes Painful Sores On Mouth And Tongue?
Question: Help me. So i hardly ever get sores and right now i have two. I have one on the roof of my mouth? It hurts a lot, and i have one on the side of my tongue. I get some on the side of my tongue a lot. Are these sores normal?! And to get them sometimes normal? I have been reading online and everytime i see sores it says STD, Herpes and its freaking me out. I am a virgin and have a boyfriend but he tested negative from all diseases. Please help. What can i do to make them go away?
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I've seen the attached images and they unlikely suggest STDs. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having these sores on tongue?
2. are they recurrent? I mean form after some time and then go away?
3. Did you ever had oral sex? If yes then when was the last time you had?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. Are you or any member in the family having chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension, depression or other such disease?
6. Is there rash formation at any other part of the body, specially genital areas?
7. Any history of fever, vomiting or diarrhea?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I've seen the attached images and they unlikely suggest STDs. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having these sores on tongue?
2. are they recurrent? I mean form after some time and then go away?
3. Did you ever had oral sex? If yes then when was the last time you had?
4. are you on any kind of medication?
5. Are you or any member in the family having chronic illness like diabetes, hypertension, depression or other such disease?
6. Is there rash formation at any other part of the body, specially genital areas?
7. Any history of fever, vomiting or diarrhea?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
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Dr. Yogesh D
This is the third time ive had these sores on my tongue. One was last August, and second was about a month ago and now. They do go away. I have given my boyfriend oral sex and the last time was a couple months ago but he is negative from diseases. I was on birth control for almost a year, recently stopped because of bad side effects.My grandmother has diabetes. No rash, my vagina did itch a little but always does before my period. No fever, vomiting, or diarrgea in a long time.
Brief Answer:
Most probably stress induced sores
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.
Its unlikely to be STDs so first thing that you need to do is RELAX. Stress/anxiety almost always aggravates the problem. These sores are most probably due to stress. They reappear again and again at the time of stress and regresses later. They usually does not require any particular treatment BUT as they are painful so local anesthetic gel is applied. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised Lignocaine 2% Gel. You might need a prescription for it.
Method of application:
1. Wash mouth with plain water and dry the sore area with tissue.
2. Now apply gel over the sore. Initially you might feel burning sensation but it will last only for few seconds.
3. Wait for 30-60sec
4. Then wash mouth with plain water.
Repeat these steps 2-3times a day. Hopefully you will see improvement in 1-2 days.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably stress induced sores
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.
Its unlikely to be STDs so first thing that you need to do is RELAX. Stress/anxiety almost always aggravates the problem. These sores are most probably due to stress. They reappear again and again at the time of stress and regresses later. They usually does not require any particular treatment BUT as they are painful so local anesthetic gel is applied. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised Lignocaine 2% Gel. You might need a prescription for it.
Method of application:
1. Wash mouth with plain water and dry the sore area with tissue.
2. Now apply gel over the sore. Initially you might feel burning sensation but it will last only for few seconds.
3. Wait for 30-60sec
4. Then wash mouth with plain water.
Repeat these steps 2-3times a day. Hopefully you will see improvement in 1-2 days.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Hello, i had abother question. Before i started taking birth control my period was heavy. Ever since i stopped it, its been light. Is this normal? Im at my second month off of birth control and they have both been really light.
Brief Answer:
yes it is normal; if no other symptom present
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sure you can ask as many questions as you want. I'll be available 24/7 for your support.
When you are on birth control pill then it alters the hormonal levels of the body. As a result most females have heavy menses. After stopping the pills it takes some time for the hormonal levels to come back to normal levels. Till then cycle may become irregular or light. You need not to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
yes it is normal; if no other symptom present
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Sure you can ask as many questions as you want. I'll be available 24/7 for your support.
When you are on birth control pill then it alters the hormonal levels of the body. As a result most females have heavy menses. After stopping the pills it takes some time for the hormonal levels to come back to normal levels. Till then cycle may become irregular or light. You need not to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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