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Suggest Treatment For Sore Tongue

Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017

Question: My daughter has a very sore tongue for the past 6 months she felt if was her teeth causing the cuts on hsr tongue but vist to dentist says teeth are perfect. Her doctor has also failed to cure her XXXXXXX she is at her wits end hope u can help

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the query..

Sore tongue or Stomatitis can be due to a number of causes.
Please provide following details so that I can guide you better.
1. First of all please tell her age?
2.Does she have any medical problems or do she take any medication?
3.Is her tongue appearing red or are there sores or ulcers on tongue?
4.Is she experiencing dry mouth since 6 months?
5. Is there any white coating over the tongue?
6.Is she having any known allergies?
7.Is she having acid reflux problem?

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Please revert back with answers..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (31 minutes later)

Tongue is cracked and sore coating on back of tongue whitish
Has had some stomach issues and gall bladder removed was treated for Lichen planus with steroids by doctor as she had that before, but on her legs just in case it was that but steroids did not improve condition of tongue blood tests did not show any vitiam deficiency ,has been suffering from dry mouth but sprays and toothpastes make no difference she say her teeth feel sharp and flakey like as if she has tartar but dentists say teeth are perfect and clean with no issue there she is totally at a loss

Please could you reply

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like due to dry mouth and fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Her main problem of tongue cracking and soreness of tongue is appearing to be due to dry mouth and the white coating can be due to fungal Infection or oral thrush..
You should consult an Oral Pathologist and get evaluated.
A microscopic examination of the scrapings from the white coating can be done to confirm thrush..
If sprays and toothpaste are not working then she can use lubricating gels like Oragel and use specialised mouthwash like Bioremediation.
Sucking ice pops and cool water rinses can help in reducing inflammation and pain.

Hope this helps..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (22 hours later)

Mydaughterhas tried all your suggestions and is no better i was hoping u would suggest something different, dissapointed.

I have a question of my own i am awainting a knee replacemeng. I can cope with pain in knee but i have nerve pains shooting down my legin into my foot . I have tried lots of paini killers including ibuprophen nothing works can u suggest something else . XXXXXXX

When sould i get a reply from you

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should first get investigated by an Orthopedician.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
If your daughter is not relieved with the above discussed medication then she can be advised Pilocarpine medicine that will help in increasing saliva flow and reducing dry mouth..
If pain inside the mouth is not relieved still then she can be given certain anti depressant medications that helps in reducing pain, but only given if nothing else works.

For your knee pain commonly NSAID's like Ibuprofen are only advised but if it is not working then you can try adding muscle relaxants like Tizanidine or Cyclobenzapyrine along with it..
Putting knee braces, heat or cool packs and physiotherapy can also help..

But if it is a nerve pain first of all you should consult an Orthopedician and get evaluated and if nerve pain is the cause an MRI can be done for ruling out the exact cause and many a times Neurotic painkillers can also be advised..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (54 minutes later)

Thank you will try medicatio n . I wish to cancel my account now regards XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hope you get well soon.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
I wish you get better soon..

Wish you and your daughter a good health..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj