Suggest Treatment For White Sores On Tongue

Posted on Sat, 16 May 2015

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Question : My 5 year old has white sores on the back middle of her tongue, she has been treated with nystatin thinking it was thrush, it went away and now is
Back, another two weeks of nystatin and now back to original state, doctor no longer thinks it's thrush, any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Recurrent aphthous ulcer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your query; it suggest that your daughter maybe suffering from the recurrent aphthous ulcer.

In this condition I personally suggest multivitamin syrup twice a day with hydrogen peroxide mouth wash.

For better diagnosis send me image of that white sore and go for throat swab for microbial culture.

I also advise to go for serum vitamin and minerals level.

Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (10 hours later)

Here is a photo, we have had a throat culture done and it came back negative. They did swab for bacteria and fungal yesterday at the doctor. Thanks for your additional feedback!

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for swab result

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your follow up query and image; and suggest you that wait for swab result.
If swab result is negative then your daughter may go for some immunological test and biopsy if needed.

Thanks

Wish her good health

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