Suggest Remedy For Raised Itchy Spots On Tongue & Mouth

Hello, Taking anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen may reduce your signs of inflammation. Benadryl, an antihistamine, has anti-inflammatory benefits to reduce swelling and itchiness. Continue warm salt water rinses. Avoid irritants such as smoking, alcohol, spicy and acidic foods. Nutritional deficiencies can cause changes to the tongue such as texture and color. Make sure your diet is balanced. Consider suppliments for deficiencies such as vitamins especially vitamin B2, riboflavin, and vitamin B3, niacin. Hydration is important. keep well hydrated. Acidophilus may help balance the natural bacteria and prevent imbalances that can disturb your natural flora. Think of any recent changes made to your diet or dental care products. You may have an allergic type of reaction. Avoid use and continue to soothe the inflammed tissue. There are larger V-shaped circumvallate papillae located in the back of your tongue. These include Von Ebner s glands. These papillae are larger and when inflamed will appear much lager. Your condition, from your description, may include: -upper respiratory infection -seasonal allergies -oral yeast infection -allergic reaction -poly, growth, viral condition -nutritional deficiency -dry mouth, dehydration Maintain good daily home dental care. Include brushing your tongue. Consider scheduling an exam with your dentist and/or doctor if conditions become worse or do not improve. Your dentist can prescride an anti-fungal medication such as nystatin to treat candiaiasis. Corticosteriods can be prescribed to reduce severe inflammation. Blood tests can evaluate nutritional deficiencies. Your overall health is important and is helpful with a diagnosis. Clinical evaluation of the spots will give you the best diagnosis and recommended treatment to resolve your conditions. Thank you for your inquiry. I am available to answer additional questions. I hope my suggestions are useful and help reduce your discomfort.