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Are Constant Sores In Mouth A Cause For Concern?

I quit smoking 2/16/16. The first 3 mos it felt like I had constant mouth sores, what I would call canker sores. My dentist said it could be related yet didn't seem too concerned. I continue to have bouts of sores, just not quite as often. This week, though, the tip of my tongue is sore and tender. Over the last couple of days, it seems to be spreading. The inside of my mouth just behind my lower lip also feels rough and tender. Should I be concerned and go see my doctor? I'm 61 yrs old and otherwise in good health; I take no medications.
Wed, 28 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that recurring canker sores in mouth along with sore tongue tip along with prickly feeling in other parts of mouth seems to be due to Recurring Apthous Stomatitis leading to inflammation inside mouth and along with it there seems to be apthous ulcers or canker sores..
It can be a side effect of the medication, deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, allergies, acid reflux etc..
I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests can help in diagnosis..
Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms..
As of now you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve the symptoms.
You can also take a multivitamin tablet daily..
You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Suck ice and do cool water rinses..
Avoid spicy food..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Are Constant Sores In Mouth A Cause For Concern?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that recurring canker sores in mouth along with sore tongue tip along with prickly feeling in other parts of mouth seems to be due to Recurring Apthous Stomatitis leading to inflammation inside mouth and along with it there seems to be apthous ulcers or canker sores.. It can be a side effect of the medication, deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, allergies, acid reflux etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests can help in diagnosis.. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms.. As of now you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve the symptoms. You can also take a multivitamin tablet daily.. You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Suck ice and do cool water rinses.. Avoid spicy food.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.