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What Causes Raw Sores In The Mouth And Tongue?

I keep getting raw places in my mouth. They're in the back in my cheeks. Sometimes they're on the side of my tongue. Recently they've been happening in the middle of my top lip. It feels like a busted lip. The tongue and cheeks started about 4 years ago. They last a few days then go away. They're not canker sores. Any ideas? I'm 48, 5'3", 200 lbs.
Thu, 26 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand..

As per your complain raw places inside the mouth in case if they are not canker sores can be due to inflammation of the mucosa inside mouth known as Stomatitis and can occur due to similar reasons that can cause canker sores like deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, acid reflux, dry mouth, stress, physical trauma like dentures,allergies etc..
You can take multivitamin supplements daily for atleast 2 months..
Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.
Gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia..
Suck ice pops..
Take Ibuprofen for reducing inflammation..
Drink plenty of cool water and avoid hot and spicy foods..
You can also consult an Oral Physician and get ruled out for the underlying cause of the inflammation and at times if there is any underlying cause treatment of the same will reduce the frequency of stomatitis..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Raw Sores In The Mouth And Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain raw places inside the mouth in case if they are not canker sores can be due to inflammation of the mucosa inside mouth known as Stomatitis and can occur due to similar reasons that can cause canker sores like deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, acid reflux, dry mouth, stress, physical trauma like dentures,allergies etc.. You can take multivitamin supplements daily for atleast 2 months.. Gargle with numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine. Gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia.. Suck ice pops.. Take Ibuprofen for reducing inflammation.. Drink plenty of cool water and avoid hot and spicy foods.. You can also consult an Oral Physician and get ruled out for the underlying cause of the inflammation and at times if there is any underlying cause treatment of the same will reduce the frequency of stomatitis.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.