I have had 2 lesions removed from my tounge my stitches have dissolved to quick . The surgery was on 12-28-16 I have been on a soft food diet until 1-1-16 when I had a slice of soft and chewy pizza. When I was asleep my toune got worse. I woke up and the stitches are gone I have a about an inch opening it's about 1/2 inch deep. What can I use to reduce swelling and help healing? My DR is off today. I need relief asap..
As per your complain you have history of tongue surgery. Stitches over that area is lost so difficulty in healing. Whenever wound is too deep in this situation difficulty to heal naturally. So consult your oral surgeon again for stitches . Anti-inflammatory drug can be used to decrease inflammation. Consult an oral surgeon and take stitches again. Maintain oral hygiene and avoid food lodgment also.
I hope my guidance helpful to you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Rachana Goswami
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How Can Swelling On The Tongue Be Treated?
Hi, As per your complain you have history of tongue surgery. Stitches over that area is lost so difficulty in healing. Whenever wound is too deep in this situation difficulty to heal naturally. So consult your oral surgeon again for stitches . Anti-inflammatory drug can be used to decrease inflammation. Consult an oral surgeon and take stitches again. Maintain oral hygiene and avoid food lodgment also. I hope my guidance helpful to you. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rachana Goswami