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What Does White Mark On Tongue Mean?

I have a outline of a small circle in white on the tip of my tongue and the area beside it is tender. I was told I must have bitten my tongue and it would go away. Also when I eat my tongue becomes irritated as if you ate something very hot. Any answers?
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand..

As per your complain a small circle in white on tongue tip along with tenderness can be either a traumatic ulcer caused by tongue bite or can be a canker sore or apthous ulcer..
Both these conditions are self limiting and can resolve in a week or more..
You need not to worry as it does not look like anything serious..
You can apply a numbing gel containing Lignocaine, steroid oral paste, do warm saline gargles and suck on ice pops.
Take a multivitamin tablet for 15 days..
Avoid hot and spicy food and take a soft diet to prevent further irritation of tongue..
Maintain a good oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Does White Mark On Tongue Mean?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand.. As per your complain a small circle in white on tongue tip along with tenderness can be either a traumatic ulcer caused by tongue bite or can be a canker sore or apthous ulcer.. Both these conditions are self limiting and can resolve in a week or more.. You need not to worry as it does not look like anything serious.. You can apply a numbing gel containing Lignocaine, steroid oral paste, do warm saline gargles and suck on ice pops. Take a multivitamin tablet for 15 days.. Avoid hot and spicy food and take a soft diet to prevent further irritation of tongue.. Maintain a good oral hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.