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Suggest Remedy For Soreness With Bumps In Tongue
I've had my tongue perched for 9 years took it out for a long while put it back in it was fine took it out again and put in a plastic tongue ring...In the middle of the night my tongue was sore so I took it out...When I woke up and all day my tongue is very sore and there are small red bumps under my tongue around the piercing hole...should I be worried?
Tue, 8 Jul 2014
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The soreness could be because of the secondary infection or trauma to the pierced area. Consult a oral physician and take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 5oomg tid. Do saline gargling, you can use topical metronidazole gel. apply 3-4times daily for 5 days. If it does not subside then consult a oral physician.
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The soreness could be because of the secondary infection or trauma to the pierced area. Consult a oral physician and take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 5oomg tid. Do saline gargling, you can use topical metronidazole gel. apply 3-4times daily for 5 days. If it does not subside then consult a oral physician.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Hello,
I suspect an allergic reaction or trauma from the piercing ring. Infection from the material not being properly disinfected prior to placement is possible. Monitor for an increase in symptoms and schedule a visit with your doctor or dentist if does not respond with removal of the ring. Do not place any piercing in your mouth until healing is complete. Take the antihistamine Benadryl as your first choice to reduce inflammation. Additional medication choices include Tylenol or Motrin. Rinse your mouth well with warm salt water. Avoid all irritants including smoking, alcohol and acudic or spicy foods. See the doctor immediately if your condition worsens. Consider any other conditions that may have triggered this response such as a food or medication allergy.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope your condition improves soon.
I suspect an allergic reaction or trauma from the piercing ring. Infection from the material not being properly disinfected prior to placement is possible. Monitor for an increase in symptoms and schedule a visit with your doctor or dentist if does not respond with removal of the ring. Do not place any piercing in your mouth until healing is complete. Take the antihistamine Benadryl as your first choice to reduce inflammation. Additional medication choices include Tylenol or Motrin. Rinse your mouth well with warm salt water. Avoid all irritants including smoking, alcohol and acudic or spicy foods. See the doctor immediately if your condition worsens. Consider any other conditions that may have triggered this response such as a food or medication allergy.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope your condition improves soon.
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