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Why Do I Have A Red Strip On Left Side Back Of My Tongue?

Posted on Thu, 16 Dec 2021

Question: I have a red strip on left side back of my tongue that hasnt gone away completely but stays the same and its a lil irritated. Im not sure what this is?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like sharp cusps of posterior teeth. Please upload picture.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As far as redness of back of tongue is concerned this can be due to sharp cusp of your posterior teeth or due to depapillation of tongue papillae.

Can you please upload picture of your tongue so that i will give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

In the meantime, I will suggest you to apply choline salicylate and cetalkonium gel or Benzocaine gel on your tongue 2 to 3 times a day. Consult oral surgeon for grinding of sharp cusp of posterior teeth if present.

Awaiting for pictures for comment further.

Hope this will help you.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (1 hour later)

Ok, I uploaded a couple of pictures of my tongue

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like ulceration. Medication advised. Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As fas as i have observed your tongue it seems like inflammation and ulceration on lateral border of your tongue. It can be due to sharp cusps of your posterior teeth or due to nutritional deficiency, improper sleep, Hormonal imbalance.

For this i will suggest you to apply choline salicylate and cetalkonium gel or Benzocaine gel on your tongue 2 to 3 times a day.
Take nutritional supplements like cap. A to Z or Becozinc by consulting with local doctor.
Take proper diet and 8hours sleep.
Consult oral surgeon for grinding of sharp cusp of posterior teeth if present.

Hope this will help you.
If you have further query i will be happy to help.

Regards.
Dr. Priyanka tiwari

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

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (21 hours later)

Thank you Dr. I do have a couple more pictures to show you, it's a small row of bumps on back of my tongue, I'm not sure how long they've been there or what's normal. They dont hurt or irritate at all.

I uploaded 2 photos

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worry. It is normal structure.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

There is nothing to worry Fissures are present on lateral border of tongue and it is normal.

Hope this will help you.
If you have further query i will be happy to help.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy