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What Causes Sore On Base Of Tongue?
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Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Question : Hello,
I recently started noticing something on the base of my tongue right on the curuncle. It has a sore on it right now. Should I be concerned about cancer? I am recently recovering from a viral infection (flu). And is there a way to upload pictures on this site? Pictures will help alot
I recently started noticing something on the base of my tongue right on the curuncle. It has a sore on it right now. Should I be concerned about cancer? I am recently recovering from a viral infection (flu). And is there a way to upload pictures on this site? Pictures will help alot
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can upload images.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Tongue cancer is rare.
2. You can upload images.
3. A sore tongue is common after viral fevers.
4. Start multi vitamin supplements.
Awaiting the images,
Regards.
Yes, you can upload images.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Tongue cancer is rare.
2. You can upload images.
3. A sore tongue is common after viral fevers.
4. Start multi vitamin supplements.
Awaiting the images,
Regards.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
Apthous ulcer. Heal spontaneously; faster with treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. That is an apthous ulcer. There is an inflammation and congestion of the papilla (opening) of the sub-mandibular salivary gland on the right side.
2. Apthous ulcers heal slowly due to the action of saliva. If you use a local application of medical grade liquid Glycerine or an OTC analgesic oral gel/ointment, it will heal faster. They also heal without treatment over a couple of weeks.
3. It does not look like cancer. I would recommend a biopsy only if it does not heal after a month. Apthous ulcers heal very well. Start a multi-vitamin with zinc. Rebamipide (Rebagen) tablets and 5% amlexanox (Lexanox Plus) ointment helps.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Apthous ulcer. Heal spontaneously; faster with treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. That is an apthous ulcer. There is an inflammation and congestion of the papilla (opening) of the sub-mandibular salivary gland on the right side.
2. Apthous ulcers heal slowly due to the action of saliva. If you use a local application of medical grade liquid Glycerine or an OTC analgesic oral gel/ointment, it will heal faster. They also heal without treatment over a couple of weeks.
3. It does not look like cancer. I would recommend a biopsy only if it does not heal after a month. Apthous ulcers heal very well. Start a multi-vitamin with zinc. Rebamipide (Rebagen) tablets and 5% amlexanox (Lexanox Plus) ointment helps.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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