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What Causes Burning Sensation Under Tongue And Difficulty In Eating Food?

I have a small "flap" under my tongue. It burns when it is moved and it is making it difficult to eat along with making any movement of my tongue difficult. It is a small round flap that has a white tint to it. I have had it for about 5 days now. Any thoughts as to what it is and how I get rid of it?
Fri, 22 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query.The symptoms you mention in your query are pointing towards a condition known as thrush ,which is a fungal infection caused due to taking antibiotics,dry mouth and weak immune system .

I would suggest you to consult dentist/oral surgeon for proper examination and to rule out the conditions like leukoplakia and plica fimbrata .Doctor may prescribe oral anti fungal medicine for 10-14 days or sometimes amphotericin B.Doctor may also recommend surgical removal in case of leukoplakia (after biopay report) and plica fimbrata .

For now what you can do is practice good oral hygiene ,do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Burning Sensation Under Tongue And Difficulty In Eating Food?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query.The symptoms you mention in your query are pointing towards a condition known as thrush ,which is a fungal infection caused due to taking antibiotics,dry mouth and weak immune system . I would suggest you to consult dentist/oral surgeon for proper examination and to rule out the conditions like leukoplakia and plica fimbrata .Doctor may prescribe oral anti fungal medicine for 10-14 days or sometimes amphotericin B.Doctor may also recommend surgical removal in case of leukoplakia (after biopay report) and plica fimbrata . For now what you can do is practice good oral hygiene ,do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari