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Suggest Medication For Infection Of Tongue Caused Due To Piercing
Hi, I have a very infected tongue from my tongue piercing that I got 13 days ago. I have taken the piercing out 2 days ago. I haven t eaten in 6 days now and I am very tired and weak. I also have a throat infection that I m on antibiotics for but it s not going away. What should I do?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
During the healing period you should avoid coffee, alcohol and cigarettes, and eat foods that are not spicy or irritating, such as mashed potatoes, bananas, cold soups, and other similar.
Another good way to prevent infections is to rinse your mouth after each meal. Salt and water is a very effective rinse to accelerate the healing process and treat infections in their initial stages. A non-alcoholic mouthwash will work in the same way. Gargle with warm saline water; this will reduce the swelling and kill the bacteria causing the infection.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
During the healing period you should avoid coffee, alcohol and cigarettes, and eat foods that are not spicy or irritating, such as mashed potatoes, bananas, cold soups, and other similar.
Another good way to prevent infections is to rinse your mouth after each meal. Salt and water is a very effective rinse to accelerate the healing process and treat infections in their initial stages. A non-alcoholic mouthwash will work in the same way. Gargle with warm saline water; this will reduce the swelling and kill the bacteria causing the infection.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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