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What Is The Medication For Swelling And Burning In Tongue While Taking Radio Active Iodine?

Hi i suffer from a burning tongue swollen tongue and dry mouth i have taken radio active iodine and on medication for this i keep on asking my house doctor to help me with this problem but he has never given me any medication or advice for this problem it burns all the time and is hard to speak at times
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding swelling and burning in tongue after taking radioactive iodine.

I would like to tell you that swelling, ulceration and burning in mouth cavity is the known side effect of chemotherapy. These all are for a time being and will finish up after few days of completion of course. But if you are so much disturbed than you may do-

1- Antiseptic mouth wash.

2- Oral gel having antibiotic + anti fungal + Analgesic + Steroid. this type of gel may be applied locally over tongue and oral cavity.

I hope this will help you otherwise consult your oncologist.

Regards.
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What Is The Medication For Swelling And Burning In Tongue While Taking Radio Active Iodine?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding swelling and burning in tongue after taking radioactive iodine. I would like to tell you that swelling, ulceration and burning in mouth cavity is the known side effect of chemotherapy. These all are for a time being and will finish up after few days of completion of course. But if you are so much disturbed than you may do- 1- Antiseptic mouth wash. 2- Oral gel having antibiotic + anti fungal + Analgesic + Steroid. this type of gel may be applied locally over tongue and oral cavity. I hope this will help you otherwise consult your oncologist. Regards.