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What Could Itchy/prickly Sensations On Tongue Suggest?

The end of my tongue has been irritated the past 10 days. An area about 1/2" in diameter has been red and burns when I use mouthwash. I have a "prickly" sensation on this area throughout the day also. It seems to be a a standstill i.e. not better, not worse.
Any ideas ?
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain the symptoms of redness and burning of the end of tongue seems to be due to Apthous stomatitis and can be due to a number of causes like Vitamin B12 and iron deficiency, physical trauma to tongue with sharp edge of any teeth, stress, burning with hot foods etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and treatment of underlying cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
As of now you can apply a numbing gel over the inflamed area for reducing pain..
Take a Multivitamin tablet daily..
Avoid hot and spicy food..
Drink plenty of water..
Suck ice and rinse with cold water..
Maintain a good oral hygiene..
Take Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pain...

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Could Itchy/prickly Sensations On Tongue Suggest?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain the symptoms of redness and burning of the end of tongue seems to be due to Apthous stomatitis and can be due to a number of causes like Vitamin B12 and iron deficiency, physical trauma to tongue with sharp edge of any teeth, stress, burning with hot foods etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and treatment of underlying cause can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. As of now you can apply a numbing gel over the inflamed area for reducing pain.. Take a Multivitamin tablet daily.. Avoid hot and spicy food.. Drink plenty of water.. Suck ice and rinse with cold water.. Maintain a good oral hygiene.. Take Ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and pain... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..