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How Can Canker Sore And Swelling On The Tongue Be Treated?

Hi... I am 60 years old with RA and had a Cankor Sore form on the side of my tongue that has been there 2 months also have swollen tongue on just the side of Cankor sore with Horrific pain... Been to MD 3 times and still have it.... Please can you help me?
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query canker sores in mouth which you are talking about is actually gingivostomatitis which is a viral infection of oral cavity which occur due to poor oral hygiene, stress and poor immunity of body.

I would suggest you to take antiviral drugs such as Acyclovir 200 mg for five days. Apply topical antimicrobial ointment on gums. You should avoid salty, spicy and sharp food. Eat yogurt in diet. Dab small amount of milk of magnesia. You should apply ice on sores near gingival area to subside swelling and inflammation. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit oral physician once and get complete examination done and start treatment accordingly.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Canker Sore And Swelling On The Tongue Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query canker sores in mouth which you are talking about is actually gingivostomatitis which is a viral infection of oral cavity which occur due to poor oral hygiene, stress and poor immunity of body. I would suggest you to take antiviral drugs such as Acyclovir 200 mg for five days. Apply topical antimicrobial ointment on gums. You should avoid salty, spicy and sharp food. Eat yogurt in diet. Dab small amount of milk of magnesia. You should apply ice on sores near gingival area to subside swelling and inflammation. If symptoms keeps on persisting visit oral physician once and get complete examination done and start treatment accordingly. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari