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What Does An Ulcer On The Left Side Of The Tongue Indicate?
Question: On the left side of my tongue I have ulcer looking bumps and the side of the tongue with these bumps is very red--it is uncomfortable how can I treat these bumps
Brief Answer:
Take multivitamin supplements and apply topical anesthetic gel such as 2% Benzocaine Gel
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in,
Ulcers can be due to many reasons such as:
- improper digestion
- traumatic bite
- vitamin deficiency
- precancerous conditions
The best way is to rule out the etiology and treat accordingly. If it doesn't resolve within 3 weeks then please consult a dentist and go for a clinical check-up and histopathological examination of the area. Meanwhile, take multivitamins and apply anesthetic gel with 2% Benzocaine thrice daily to relieve pain.
Also, avoid anything hot and spicy and drink plenty of water.
Hope I answered your query, feel free to ask further.
Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Take multivitamin supplements and apply topical anesthetic gel such as 2% Benzocaine Gel
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in,
Ulcers can be due to many reasons such as:
- improper digestion
- traumatic bite
- vitamin deficiency
- precancerous conditions
The best way is to rule out the etiology and treat accordingly. If it doesn't resolve within 3 weeks then please consult a dentist and go for a clinical check-up and histopathological examination of the area. Meanwhile, take multivitamins and apply anesthetic gel with 2% Benzocaine thrice daily to relieve pain.
Also, avoid anything hot and spicy and drink plenty of water.
Hope I answered your query, feel free to ask further.
Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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