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Suggest Treatment For Painful Red Lesion On Tongue

Posted on Tue, 29 Dec 2015

Question: My son has had a rash on the top of his bum for a few days that's very itchey, I brought my other child to the clinic due to punk eye an ask the Dr if he could look at it he said it looks like a fungal infection, well now he's crying that his tongue hurts an he says it hurts real bad any idea what it is thanks

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be vitamin deficiency/fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Ms

Painful red lesion over the tongue of child could be possibly due to two main factors

1. Vitamin deficiency especially Vitamin B2

2. Oral Candidiasis( fungal infection)

Exact Diagnosis will however depend on good clinical examination. It would be very helpful if you could send me clinical photograph for further evaluation.

In the meantime , Oral Multivitamin supplement and oral nystatin drops( anti fungal) will be helpful

Awaiting your response

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (24 minutes later)

I would like to send a picture of the rash he has on his upper part of his bum, don't know how
Thank you

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mail to YYYY@YYYY

Detailed Answer:
DEAR MS

You can either upload it in upload report or alternatively mail to YYYY@YYYY with subject line being " Attention Dr Shobha Deepak"

Thanks

Best Regards
Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (11 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it is Impetigo

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Thanks for providing clinical photographs. It is Impetigo which is staphylococcus infection of the skin.

I would suggest you the following

1. Local Application oF Mupirocin Ointment

2. Oral Antibiotic like Co-Amoxiclav ( Augmentin)

3. Leep the area clean and dry

Do keep me updated about progress

Tale Care

Best regards
Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 days later)

I sent a picture of the rash. And haven't heard back

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is Impetigo

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Thanks for providing clinical photographs. It is Impetigo which is staphylococcus infection of the skin.

I would suggest you the following

1. Local Application oF Mupirocin Ointment

2. Oral Antibiotic like Co-Amoxiclav ( Augmentin)

3. Leep the area clean and dry

Do keep me updated about progress

Take Care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (8 days later)

Do I need a prescription for the items you listed below, if so can I get those from you

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
They are available as over the counter medication

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

It is usually available as over the counter medication. I would be unable to provide you online prescription.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Shobha

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar