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What Causes Soreness And Roughness On Tongue After Treating Canker Sores?
For about a month I have had a sore and rough tounge. It started with cancor sores. I went to the doctor and have been using a anti fungal mouthwash. But the edges of my tounge are still a little sore and the end of my tounge feels like I burned it.. It is rough and tender still.
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.
Understanding your concern.
Roughnees and tenderness on your tongue as per your query after canker sore could be because you have not get proper relief from sores and its causing burning and itching sensation. Its not necessarily that it was canker sore it could be cold sore, apthous ulcer, burning mouth syndrome as well.
I would suggest you to start with natural remedies for this. Oral hygiene is first and foremost requirement for faster recovery. Brush daily twice a day with super soft bristles brush. Use antimicrobial mouth wash to prevent bacteria from staying in mouth.
Dip cotton in levander oil or apple cedar and apply for 10-15 min. Twice daily as it will soothen burning effect and fasten healing. Use honey , desi ghee and cocunut oil to provide moisterizing effect. Avoid salty and spicy food. You should do warm saline/ betadine gargles on daily basis.
Use iron , folic acid and vitamin B12 rich tablets for better recovery. Milk of magnesia and NSAIDS drugs hydroquinone is good for sores.
It will take around 6 weeks for canker sores to recover completely. Need not to worry about it. Your symptoms will resolve soon.
If your symptoms persists even after that then visit dentist and get it diagnosed properly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.
Understanding your concern.
Roughnees and tenderness on your tongue as per your query after canker sore could be because you have not get proper relief from sores and its causing burning and itching sensation. Its not necessarily that it was canker sore it could be cold sore, apthous ulcer, burning mouth syndrome as well.
I would suggest you to start with natural remedies for this. Oral hygiene is first and foremost requirement for faster recovery. Brush daily twice a day with super soft bristles brush. Use antimicrobial mouth wash to prevent bacteria from staying in mouth.
Dip cotton in levander oil or apple cedar and apply for 10-15 min. Twice daily as it will soothen burning effect and fasten healing. Use honey , desi ghee and cocunut oil to provide moisterizing effect. Avoid salty and spicy food. You should do warm saline/ betadine gargles on daily basis.
Use iron , folic acid and vitamin B12 rich tablets for better recovery. Milk of magnesia and NSAIDS drugs hydroquinone is good for sores.
It will take around 6 weeks for canker sores to recover completely. Need not to worry about it. Your symptoms will resolve soon.
If your symptoms persists even after that then visit dentist and get it diagnosed properly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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