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What Causes Blisters On The Tongue?
I have broken front teeth and my tongue is getting cut up. I have cuts on top and a blister has formed with pus on the side. I don t have dental insurance and am worried about an infection going into my blood stream. is there something I can do at home besides gargling? I am in Austin Texas. Can they help me at the hospital? I have hospital Ins.
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blisters on the tongue which seems to be due to aphthous ulcer known as canker sore. There can be many reasons for aphthous ulcer like irritation from hot and spicy food , acidic food , minor trauma , continue irritation from dental appliance and deficiency of vitamin like vitamin B12 and folic acid . Stress , anxiety or hectic life style could also be the reason . Usually they go away in few days without any treatment in few days or little change in diet . But if they persist for longer period as in your case then consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to find out underlying cause . For now do betadine rinses .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have blisters on the tongue which seems to be due to aphthous ulcer known as canker sore. There can be many reasons for aphthous ulcer like irritation from hot and spicy food , acidic food , minor trauma , continue irritation from dental appliance and deficiency of vitamin like vitamin B12 and folic acid . Stress , anxiety or hectic life style could also be the reason . Usually they go away in few days without any treatment in few days or little change in diet . But if they persist for longer period as in your case then consult oral pathologist for proper diagnosis and to find out underlying cause . For now do betadine rinses .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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