Cause and remedy for glossitis - Online Doctor Chats
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User : Hello i notice that i have red spots under my tongue and would like to know what can it be..
Doctor : Hi
User : hello
Doctor : How can I help you?
Doctor : Since when have you noticed this spot?
User : i actually just notice it now. i have like alittle itch so i went to look and have red spots
Doctor : Do you have pain at that region?
User : no pain
User : now i am taking an antibiotic called cephalexin can this be the cause of the problem
Doctor : Ok.
Doctor : Do you have diabetes/hypertension?
User : no
Doctor : Do you have fever?
User : no i feel very good
Doctor : Ok.
Doctor : Let me explain/
Doctor : The cause for those red spot is probably glossitis.
Doctor : It could have occurred secondary to the antibiotics.
User : ok
Doctor : There are other factors that may have contributed to it, like that of
Doctor : increased stress, vitamin deficienies, hot spicy food.
Doctor : I shall suggest you some measures to help you.
User : ok thank you
Doctor : 1. Take B complex capsules, one capsule a day for 1 week.
Doctor : 2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Doctor : 3. You can get glycerine lotion or creams
Doctor : This can be applied over the red spot to reduce the itching and discomfort while taking food.
Doctor : 4. These spots generally improves in 2 to 3 days time,
User : now all these are over the counter?
Doctor : Yes, all these are available over the counter.
Doctor : Have you followed what I have suggested?
User : yes
Doctor : Do you have any other queries?
User : now can i do like anything with tea
Doctor : As long as you do not drink it hot, it is fine.
Doctor : Do you have any other query?
User : thats all thanks
Doctor : Please fill the feedback form too.
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me. Bye for now. Please refer your friends to our service.
User : bye
Doctor : Hi
User : hello
Doctor : How can I help you?
Doctor : Since when have you noticed this spot?
User : i actually just notice it now. i have like alittle itch so i went to look and have red spots
Doctor : Do you have pain at that region?
User : no pain
User : now i am taking an antibiotic called cephalexin can this be the cause of the problem
Doctor : Ok.
Doctor : Do you have diabetes/hypertension?
User : no
Doctor : Do you have fever?
User : no i feel very good
Doctor : Ok.
Doctor : Let me explain/
Doctor : The cause for those red spot is probably glossitis.
Doctor : It could have occurred secondary to the antibiotics.
User : ok
Doctor : There are other factors that may have contributed to it, like that of
Doctor : increased stress, vitamin deficienies, hot spicy food.
Doctor : I shall suggest you some measures to help you.
User : ok thank you
Doctor : 1. Take B complex capsules, one capsule a day for 1 week.
Doctor : 2. Avoid hot and spicy food.
Doctor : 3. You can get glycerine lotion or creams
Doctor : This can be applied over the red spot to reduce the itching and discomfort while taking food.
Doctor : 4. These spots generally improves in 2 to 3 days time,
User : now all these are over the counter?
Doctor : Yes, all these are available over the counter.
Doctor : Have you followed what I have suggested?
User : yes
Doctor : Do you have any other queries?
User : now can i do like anything with tea
Doctor : As long as you do not drink it hot, it is fine.
Doctor : Do you have any other query?
User : thats all thanks
Doctor : Please fill the feedback form too.
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me. Bye for now. Please refer your friends to our service.
User : bye
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