What Causes Soreness On Tongue With Inflammation On Its Tip?

Posted on Sat, 19 Apr 2014

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Question : My tongue started off sore and red at the tip and now the redness has spread down under my tongue. Twice the size now it stings feels swollen and hurts to eat sometimes and to talk I am worried My gums seem to be very red and inner bottom lip both sore. I have been on antibiotics but take inner health caps

Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: vitamin supplements, hydration, hygiene, glycerine Detailed Answer: Hi, I went through the query and understood your concern. With the explanation the problem seems to be due to vitamin deficiency. You need to take B complex supplements daily along with probiotics(since the symptoms developed with antibiotics). Also keep your oral hygiene. The other causes may be due to viral infection. If so the symptoms will reduce in 7-10 days with good hydration and maintaining oral hygiene. Along with the above said, you need to consume more of fruits and green leafy vegetables. Non veg liver will be help ful.Apply glycerine mouth paint/gel before food for 4-5 days till complete recovery. I hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask for any further queries and I will be glad to answer them. Wish you faster recovery and good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Vidya KR (43 hours later)

Yes I will follow up with what you have suggested. But the symptoms started long before I starting taking antibiotics.

Answered by Dr. Vidya KR (15 hours later)

Brief Answer: Vitamin deficiency is possible without antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the followup. The presentation suggest vitamin deficiency. This may happen with or without antibiotics. Antibiotics can affect normal bacterial flora in the intestine and may vary digestion process and also absorption. So we need to take care both of them. So better is to take vitamin supplements with probiotics, yogurt and good hydration. Hope this clarified your doubt. Wish you faster recovery and good health. Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T