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What Does A Sore Spot Under The Tongue Indicate?

for the past few months, a sore spot has come & gone on the bottom side of my tongue. More recently, I had a head cold with congestion & phlegm in my throat. The
cold is gone now but I still have some mucus towards the back of my tongue & throat area. my tongue swells up & throat is sore. also topside of tongue feels raw & burns. Do you have any ideas as to what might be causing this?
Fri, 17 Feb 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

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

As per your complain you are suffering from RECURRENT APTHOUS ULCER which is causing you the eruption of a small sore spot under the tongue..

Burning sensation of tongue is due to inflammation of the tooth leading to Glossitis..

It can be caused due to a number of reasons like Stress, Nutritional Deficiency [Iron, Vitamin B12 and
Folic acid] , hormonal changes, acid reflux, tongue trauma due to some sharp teeth or tongue biting
habit, excessive intake of sour and citrus foods, uncontrolled diabetes and other immunocompromised
conditions etc...

You need to consult an Oral Physician or a general dentist in this regard to get evaluated and treated..
For apthous ulcer you can do warm saline gargles
Gargles with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia can help..
Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating..
Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days..
Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods..
In case if still the condition does not subside the physician can prescribe you to take a Steroid course as
it it the ultimate treatment in case if nothing else works..

Hope this information helps.

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Does A Sore Spot Under The Tongue Indicate?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain you are suffering from RECURRENT APTHOUS ULCER which is causing you the eruption of a small sore spot under the tongue.. Burning sensation of tongue is due to inflammation of the tooth leading to Glossitis.. It can be caused due to a number of reasons like Stress, Nutritional Deficiency [Iron, Vitamin B12 and Folic acid] , hormonal changes, acid reflux, tongue trauma due to some sharp teeth or tongue biting habit, excessive intake of sour and citrus foods, uncontrolled diabetes and other immunocompromised conditions etc... You need to consult an Oral Physician or a general dentist in this regard to get evaluated and treated.. For apthous ulcer you can do warm saline gargles Gargles with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia can help.. Apply numbing gel over the sore for relief from pain especially during eating.. Take a multivitamin tablet for a period of 15 days.. Avoid spicy, sour and acidic foods.. In case if still the condition does not subside the physician can prescribe you to take a Steroid course as it it the ultimate treatment in case if nothing else works.. Hope this information helps. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora