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Suggest Remedy For Red Patches On Tongue With Swelling
Hi, I have patches of red on the sides of my tongue, some are raisied. I suffer with a severe sneezing allergy all year round. I took a mouth spray from my doctor for a while, but I noticed that my tongue swelled and painfully pressed the roof of my mouth. It still happens a bit, also my tongue is slightly swollen, and I can't seem to be able to relax it. Thank you, kind regards, K
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have red patches on tongue with swelling . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like candidiasis , lichen planus oral , erythema migrans , aphthous mouth ulcers , viral infection (cold sores ) , iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia . I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses and betadine rinses alternatively 2-3 times a day , maintain proper oral hygiene and avoid acidic food and juices and food like sea food and nuts that can cause allergy . If condition doesn't get improve in a week then consult oral pathologist for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , take sample for lab test and take history . Doctor may prescribe anti fungal or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory and vitamin B12 and foliate supplement .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have red patches on tongue with swelling . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like candidiasis , lichen planus oral , erythema migrans , aphthous mouth ulcers , viral infection (cold sores ) , iron deficiency anemia and vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia . I would suggest you to do warm saline rinses and betadine rinses alternatively 2-3 times a day , maintain proper oral hygiene and avoid acidic food and juices and food like sea food and nuts that can cause allergy . If condition doesn't get improve in a week then consult oral pathologist for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , take sample for lab test and take history . Doctor may prescribe anti fungal or anti viral depending upon the diagnosis along with anti inflammatory and vitamin B12 and foliate supplement .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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