What Needs To Be Done Now I Had Hot Water And Tongue Got Burned ?

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2025

Question: By mistake I had hot water and tongue got burned not that much. What needs to be done now

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suck on ice cubes or drink cold water

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

For hot water burns on tongue, you need to suck on ice cubes or drink cold water.

If needed, we can apply orasure gel to relieve pain later on. Otherwise not really needed, as it heals in few days by itself.
If too many burns, then visit emergency.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

There are not too many burns. How many times does the gel needs to be applied and can it be ingested. How can I share the screenshot for better evaluation?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can share your photo from your dashboard

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Hope you are doing fine.

You can upload the photos of the lesions from your dashboard. Or you can send an email at YYYY@YYYY and address it to my name: Dr Vaishalee Punj.

Orasore mouth gel can be applied on the lesions 2-3 times a day or whenever it hurts a lot. It is a combination of pain reliever and anti-infectives. If the burns are mild then you can just allow them to heal by themselves.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (12 hours later)

I have sent the pics please do let me know post analysis.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (29 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These seem mild burns from photos

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for reverting back with photos

You can use the mouth gel if its hurting or paining. Yes you will need to spit it out and rinse with water in few minutes after applying.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj