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What Causes White Pimples And Cracks On Tongue?
Question: I have white head little pimples on my tongue that hurt. I have a burning sensation towards the front and also have a few of these pimples in cracks on my tongue. I have been swishing my mouth with peroxide and water and I thought that was helping, but it is still there.
Brief Answer:
It can be oral candidiasis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic
Read your query and understand your concern as you have little white pimples and crackes on tongue dont be worried so much this can be oral candidiasis commonly called as oral thrush .oral thrush is the infection in mouth caused by candida fungus also called as yeast .
Oral thrush can be due to some factors like immunodeficiency , dry mouth , Diet (vitamin B 12 deficiency,
Malnutition ) , Drug induced , Medical condition like Diabetes , Hormonal changes , Stress induced .
Can you attach a report (image ) of tongue that will be more helpful to arrive at conclusion.
Based on the detail provided I will suggest you to try these steps :
-Maintain proper oral hygiene .
- Use tongue scaper to clean your tongue .
- You can apply ointment like Candid gel by consulting with your local doctor .
-Drink plenty of water , and chew sugar free chewing gum .
-Avoid spicy food .
Awaiting picture to comment further.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
It can be oral candidiasis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic
Read your query and understand your concern as you have little white pimples and crackes on tongue dont be worried so much this can be oral candidiasis commonly called as oral thrush .oral thrush is the infection in mouth caused by candida fungus also called as yeast .
Oral thrush can be due to some factors like immunodeficiency , dry mouth , Diet (vitamin B 12 deficiency,
Malnutition ) , Drug induced , Medical condition like Diabetes , Hormonal changes , Stress induced .
Can you attach a report (image ) of tongue that will be more helpful to arrive at conclusion.
Based on the detail provided I will suggest you to try these steps :
-Maintain proper oral hygiene .
- Use tongue scaper to clean your tongue .
- You can apply ointment like Candid gel by consulting with your local doctor .
-Drink plenty of water , and chew sugar free chewing gum .
-Avoid spicy food .
Awaiting picture to comment further.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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