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What Causes White Spots At The Tip Of The Tongue And Sore Throat?

My tongue feels like it was burned this started a few days ago. Days before that my throat was sore and it hurt to swallow. The throat was better after two days but now I feel like something is stuck in my throat a bit deeper. Also there were white spots near the tip of my tongue and the top of my mouth feels burned too. I do not smoke and have not been on any new or old meds.
Tue, 31 May 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 it seems that burnt feeling of the tongue and top of the mouth along with white spots on the tongue tip seems to be due to Apthous Stomatitis leading to inflammation inside mouth and along with it there seems to be apthous ulcers or canker sores..

It can be due to deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, allergies, acid reflux, dry mouth, hormonal imbalances 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 White Spots At The Tip Of The Tongue And Sore Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that burnt feeling of the tongue and top of the mouth along with white spots on the tongue tip seems to be due to Apthous Stomatitis leading to inflammation inside mouth and along with it there seems to be apthous ulcers or canker sores.. It can be due to deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, stress, physical trauma to the tongue, allergies, acid reflux, dry mouth, hormonal imbalances 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.