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Suggest Remedy For Cold Sores Under Tongue
Im just getting over a cold and my tongue hurts, so i looked at it and under my tongue on that like line that holds your tongue to the bottom of your mouth on the far right side there are like what looks like tiny tiny cold sores. is that dangerous? should i go to the doctor, or is it something that will go away or i can treat at home? Thank you for your time.
Thu, 9 Oct 2014
Usually tiny ulcers are called ahpthae. They tend to be self limiting and require no specific treatment. If burning sensation persists you can apply topical anaesthetic.
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