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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Swollen Tongue

I have had a severe burning sensation on my tongue, tongue ulcers, a swollen tongue, periods of slurred speach, a sore throat, canker sores and dry chapped lips since October. I have seen two doctors, had a tongue biopsy, tried magic mouth wash, lidocaine mouthwash and carafate mouthrinse. I discovered today that other people online are complaining of similar symptoms and like me they have been using sensodyne toothpaste. In addition to discontinuing use of the sensodyne, what can I do to alleviate some of the pain - I have been in agony for two months.
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain your symptoms seems to be that of Apthous Stomatitis leading to common condition like dry mouth or nutritional deficiency of iron or vitamin B12..
You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to get certain investigations done like oral swab test, blood glucose levels, vitamin B12 levels and hemoglobin %, allergy and sensitivity testing etc..
Treatment can be planned accordingly..
As of now you can take multivitamin supplements, gqargle with numbing mouthwash, do warm saline gargles, gargle with 1:1 solution of benadry and milk of magnesia,avoid spicy food and drink plenty of cool water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat And Swollen Tongue

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain your symptoms seems to be that of Apthous Stomatitis leading to common condition like dry mouth or nutritional deficiency of iron or vitamin B12.. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to get certain investigations done like oral swab test, blood glucose levels, vitamin B12 levels and hemoglobin %, allergy and sensitivity testing etc.. Treatment can be planned accordingly.. As of now you can take multivitamin supplements, gqargle with numbing mouthwash, do warm saline gargles, gargle with 1:1 solution of benadry and milk of magnesia,avoid spicy food and drink plenty of cool water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.