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What Causes Pain And Irritation On The Tongue?

hello, I have had what seems to be a sore throat at first, however it is actually my tongue that hurts or is irritated. it looks a little irregular on the surface....this will bother me a day or so and then go away and return for several months now... The PA suggested could be my teeth irritating it....thoughts?
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain irritation and irregular or rough feeling of tongue seems to be due to Apthous Stomatitis causing Glossitis leading to inflammation of tongue..

It can be caused due to deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, side effects of medication, allergies, acid reflux etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests can help in diagnosis.. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms..

As of now you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve the symptoms.
You can also take a multivitamin tablet daily..
You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Suck ice and do cool water rinses..
Avoid spicy food.. Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Pain And Irritation On The Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain irritation and irregular or rough feeling of tongue seems to be due to Apthous Stomatitis causing Glossitis leading to inflammation of tongue.. It can be caused due to deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, side effects of medication, allergies, acid reflux etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests can help in diagnosis.. Treatment of underlying cause will relieve the symptoms.. As of now you can start gargling with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine to relieve the symptoms. You can also take a multivitamin tablet daily.. You can take anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Suck ice and do cool water rinses.. Avoid spicy food.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.