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What Causes Redness On Tongue Following Viral Infection?
Question: Hi was told I had a viral infection in throat and now noticed in the back of mouth a red veiny line and the sides of my tongue have red marks on them and white spots . Is this normal ? Should I go to the hospital ? I'm really scared !
Brief Answer:
Its commonly associated with viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Such changes are commonly seen in tongue following viral infection. If there is no associated high grade fever and symptomatically you are felling better than there is no cause for concern. Associated vitamin deficiency could predispose to the changes of tongue.
I would suggest you the following
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Antihistamine like Cetrizine
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi(Holy basel)+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Serve it hot to her, few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Oral Multivitamin supplant
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Its commonly associated with viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Such changes are commonly seen in tongue following viral infection. If there is no associated high grade fever and symptomatically you are felling better than there is no cause for concern. Associated vitamin deficiency could predispose to the changes of tongue.
I would suggest you the following
1. Warm Saline Gargling: Add 2 spoons of salt to glass of lukewarm water and gargle 3-4 times a day
2. Antihistamine like Cetrizine
3. Decoction: 1 cup of milk+ 1 teaspoon turmeric+ 2 gm of ginger+ 10 leaves of tulsi(Holy basel)+ 2 black pepper+ 2 spoon sugar, bring it to boil. Serve it hot to her, few sips at a time. To take it 4 times a day.
4. Steam inhalation for 15 minutes every session 4 times a day
5. Oral Multivitamin supplant
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So it's normal to have like cuts like as if tongue is rubbing against teeth and a white mark on sides of tongue as well ? At the back .
Brief Answer:
It is occasionally seen
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
It is a finding which we occasionally see during pharyngitis. There is nothing to be worried about. If the lesion still persists then candidiasis has to be considered.
Take Care
Best Regards
Shobha
It is occasionally seen
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
It is a finding which we occasionally see during pharyngitis. There is nothing to be worried about. If the lesion still persists then candidiasis has to be considered.
Take Care
Best Regards
Shobha
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Normal to get a sore on top palette near front of teeth as well ? Should i go to the hospital or ?
Brief Answer:
Thorough clinical examination required
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
A Routine evaluation by your primary care physician will be very helpful and reassuring, as the exact diagnosis can be made only by thorough clinical examination.
Take Care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Thorough clinical examination required
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms
A Routine evaluation by your primary care physician will be very helpful and reassuring, as the exact diagnosis can be made only by thorough clinical examination.
Take Care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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