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What Causes Irritation On The Tip Of The Tongue?
I am 53 yrs old. My problem is I have an irritation on the tip of my tongue There is redness there.Some times having burning sensation, sometimes mettalic taste. I have been suffering from it for the last 3 months. May I know what I have to do for it?
Thu, 15 May 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..it could be papillitis,, enlargement of ur papillae at the tip of tongue,,do salt water gargle thrice daily,, drink plenty of liquids to hydrate ur self,, apply topical anesthetics,, and topical antiseptic ointments,, u may also need multivitamins ,,, so kindly consult a oral medicine specialist for a culture test,check up and treatment..hope it helps,,tc
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