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What Causes Peeling Of Skin Of Tongue Along With Pain &and Sensation In That Area?

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2015

Question: Layer of skin peeled off tongue, i have a dental problem where iam suffering with sensitivity issue

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Use anaesthetic gel for tongue & desensititizing paste for teeth

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

You might have taken hot food stuff that has caused thermal injury resulting in peeling of skin of tongue.You need to apply anaesthetic gel to relieve pain & sensation in that area.
In reference to sensitivity of teeth, it could be due to loss of enamel & you need to use desensitizing tooth paste containing pottasium nitrate.Leave it for 2-4 min & rinse your mouth.

Consult your dentist for further treatment plan.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neha Sumra (43 minutes later)

hi I have not taken any Hot food its there from a long time i can say its there from 2-3 wk

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be oral thrush or geographic tongue

Detailed Answer:
Hi

If you haven't taken any hot stuff & its not any physical injury then it could be oral thrush or candidiasis. It can be geographic tongue in which there are patches on tongue.
I suggest you to consult dentist & get biopsy done if required. Please post a photo so that I can review it visually.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta