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Suggest Remedy For Sores In Mouth & Tongue

I have had on and off mouth sores under my tongue and it's been two months since it started. One will be gone then one will pop out under my tongue again and it always repeats itself. I've been drinking liquor with my friends for the past two months and even with continuous smoking. What should i do?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hello,
You condition sounds like repeating ulcers that could be viral or apthous ulcerations. You are introducing irritants to your mouth with smoking and alcohol. I am less concerned because you state that they heal. Monitor the area, rinse with warm salt water, keep hydrated and keep up a proper diet without any vitamin deficiencies. You should avoid irritants including smoking, alcohol, acidic and spicy foods. Avoid stress. A benzociane based gel can be applied to reduce discomfort. Some anti-inflammatory medications such s Tylenol, Advil and the antihistamine Benadryl may help reduce swelling and inflammation.
Visit your dentist for a clinical exam and diagnosis. Prescription medication may be prescribed. In general, viruses need time to heal and are treated symptomatically. Recurrent apthous ulcers, related to an overactive immune system, may require a cortisone. Presistant and wprsening sores raise the concern of a cancerous condition.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope my suggestions are helpful and that you feel relief soon.
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Suggest Remedy For Sores In Mouth & Tongue

Hello, You condition sounds like repeating ulcers that could be viral or apthous ulcerations. You are introducing irritants to your mouth with smoking and alcohol. I am less concerned because you state that they heal. Monitor the area, rinse with warm salt water, keep hydrated and keep up a proper diet without any vitamin deficiencies. You should avoid irritants including smoking, alcohol, acidic and spicy foods. Avoid stress. A benzociane based gel can be applied to reduce discomfort. Some anti-inflammatory medications such s Tylenol, Advil and the antihistamine Benadryl may help reduce swelling and inflammation. Visit your dentist for a clinical exam and diagnosis. Prescription medication may be prescribed. In general, viruses need time to heal and are treated symptomatically. Recurrent apthous ulcers, related to an overactive immune system, may require a cortisone. Presistant and wprsening sores raise the concern of a cancerous condition. Thank you for your inquiry. I hope my suggestions are helpful and that you feel relief soon.