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Suggest Treatment For White Bumps On The Tongue Of A Child

My 4 1/2 year old son is experiencing a burning sensation in his tongue that seems to get worse throughout the day. By the end of the day, it appears that his tongue has enlarged, white bumps at the tip, and it is unbearable for him. Any suggestions? Should I be taking him to see a doctor right away or wait until symptoms get worse?
Tue, 26 Dec 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

White bumps and burning sensation of tongue can be due to Apthous stomatitis while can also be due to viral infection causing herpetic cold sores..

You should consult a Paediatrician and get him evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like oral swab culture has to be done..

He will be advised treatment accordingly..

In case if it is only apthous stomatitis then numbing agent like Lignocaine mouthwash can help in relieving pain..
Vitamin B complex supplement can be advised..
You can also be advised to make him suck ice pops to reduce inflammation..

In case if it is due to viral infection then anti-viral medicines like Acyclovir, Valacyclovir etc can be advised orally as well as topical application..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For White Bumps On The Tongue Of A Child

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. White bumps and burning sensation of tongue can be due to Apthous stomatitis while can also be due to viral infection causing herpetic cold sores.. You should consult a Paediatrician and get him evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like oral swab culture has to be done.. He will be advised treatment accordingly.. In case if it is only apthous stomatitis then numbing agent like Lignocaine mouthwash can help in relieving pain.. Vitamin B complex supplement can be advised.. You can also be advised to make him suck ice pops to reduce inflammation.. In case if it is due to viral infection then anti-viral medicines like Acyclovir, Valacyclovir etc can be advised orally as well as topical application.. Hope this helps.. Regards.