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Cold, Red Spots At Tongue, Painful. No Puss Or Discoloration. Any Ideas?
I had quite a bad cold that started about 3 weeks ago. At the beginning of last week the symptoms of the cold seemed to disappear but since then my tongue has started to ache. I noticed I have red spots at the back and sides of my tongue. There isn't any puss or discolouration they are just raised. I feel like I have sprained my tongue!? It hurts when I swallow but it doesn't feel like its in my throat. It's much worse at night too.
Wed, 26 Jun 2013
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It seems that the lymphatic tissue or papillae at the back of the tongue is swollen due to infection and is giving the appearance of red bumps. It will go down once the infection is resolved. Try anti-histaminics.
Dr Vaishalee
It seems that the lymphatic tissue or papillae at the back of the tongue is swollen due to infection and is giving the appearance of red bumps. It will go down once the infection is resolved. Try anti-histaminics.
Dr Vaishalee
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Hi, it has followed the cold, so it must be viral, causing aphthous ulcer and pharyngitis, with secondary bacterial infection over that.
i advise you to consult an E.N.T.surgeon for diagnosis an treatment.
I to my patient with such infection prescribe azithromycin 500mg once daily, decongestants like phenylephrine hydrochloride, and anti inflamatories. gargling with salt water may help you a lot. Thank you.
i advise you to consult an E.N.T.surgeon for diagnosis an treatment.
I to my patient with such infection prescribe azithromycin 500mg once daily, decongestants like phenylephrine hydrochloride, and anti inflamatories. gargling with salt water may help you a lot. Thank you.
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