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Question: Why would my tongue be sore for months?
I have no other signs of a sore tongue/ inside of my left cheek besides it looks cracked, and no taste buds. My tongue often swells.
I have no other signs of a sore tongue/ inside of my left cheek besides it looks cracked, and no taste buds. My tongue often swells.
Brief Answer:
Detailed below .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as soreness of tongue and cracked appearance of cheek is concerned most Common causes are :
-Fungal infection (you may try any fungal gel like candid gel or miconazole for some days it might help you ) .
- vitamin B12 and folate deficiency .
- Anemia due to iron deficiency .
- Drug induced .
- Medical cindition like Diabetes , constipation .
- overusing of mouthwash can cause such problem .
- Anxiety and stress related .
For this I will suggest some remedies : Maintain proper oral hygiene , use tongue scaper to clean your tongue , drink plenty of water , avoid hot and spicy food , you can chew sugar free chewing gums , you can take vitamin supplements by consulting with local doctor .
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Detailed below .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as soreness of tongue and cracked appearance of cheek is concerned most Common causes are :
-Fungal infection (you may try any fungal gel like candid gel or miconazole for some days it might help you ) .
- vitamin B12 and folate deficiency .
- Anemia due to iron deficiency .
- Drug induced .
- Medical cindition like Diabetes , constipation .
- overusing of mouthwash can cause such problem .
- Anxiety and stress related .
For this I will suggest some remedies : Maintain proper oral hygiene , use tongue scaper to clean your tongue , drink plenty of water , avoid hot and spicy food , you can chew sugar free chewing gums , you can take vitamin supplements by consulting with local doctor .
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you, I will try your suggestions. Is candid gel or miconazole OTC?
Thanks
Thanks
Brief Answer:
yes available at OTC .
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Welcome again .
I have read your query. Yes, ointment like Candid gel or Miconazole gel are available over the counter . Try these measures that might help you .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query feel free to ask i will be happy to help .
yes available at OTC .
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Welcome again .
I have read your query. Yes, ointment like Candid gel or Miconazole gel are available over the counter . Try these measures that might help you .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query feel free to ask i will be happy to help .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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