Brief Answer:
Short course of low dose oral steroids...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query. I have examined the images. in the first image I am able to identify an aphthous ulcer over the left side of the tongue. Rest of the images are not clear.

The inflamed taste buds and mild aphthous ulcers usually respond to a short course of low dose of oral corticosteroid. If oral steroid gel is available OTC you can buy and use it. If not, a 5mg tablet would be ideal. The tablet can be crushed, using a drop of water, made like a paste and applied over the ulcerated region. Try doing this 3 times a day, for 3-4 days; it can relieve the pain and heal the ulcers. The medicine will be bitter to taste, but it will help in healing faster. If there is diabetes, then, you should talk to your doctor before taking these medicines.

Also, you can try using dilute povidone iodine mouth gargles or throat spray to maintain the oral hygiene and hasten the healing process. Drink plenty of warm water. Warm water increases the blood circulation and helps in healing of the ulcers. Oral multi-vitamins can help in hastening the healing process.

Hope this answer was useful. I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Brief Answer:
Major cause of tongue inflammation is stress...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

Inflammation of the taste buds on the tongue could be due to stress, vitamin deficiency, acid reflux disease, medicines (such as antibiotics), smoking, taking excess of beverages such as coffee, fizzy drinks, alcohol, etc. Unless the inciting factor is not taken care of, the inflammation will not subside.

Non-painful ulcers can be managed with the measures I mentioned in my earlier response.

I don't think so, there are any other major issues. Avoid stress and worrying; the more you do, the inflammation will take longer time to clear.

Hope this clears your doubts. Wish you good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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