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I got some extending scar on my tongue. What could it be?

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Hello doctor,

A small scar appeared on my tongue with no pain or burning sensation. I tried vitamin supplement, but that has no effect. Now, it has increased to a greater extent. Please help.
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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You seem to have a condition called geographic tongue, which is self-limiting. There is no exact cause of the disease, but stress can cause this. I suggest you use Benzydamine mouthwash in concentrated form and continue multivitamin for months. Please let me know the multivitamin you are using as some of them are not sufficient enough. Otherwise, this condition subsides on its own, that is self-limiting.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

The size has increased over the past 20 days. What are the precautions? What food and other medicine should I take? When will it subside?

Answered by Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mehak Agarwal is a skilled Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. With expertise in both medical and surgical management, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She is dedicated to improving quality of life by addressing conditions such as hearing loss, sinus problems, voice disorders, and sleep-related issues with precision, compassion, and advanced ENT practices.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You should do gargles and continue multivitamin and see if the size subsides. Avoid spicy food, and that is enough. Do not take stress as stress causes a lot of acidities and oral cavity problem.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 31, 2017
Reviewed At July 2, 2023

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Mehak Agarwal is a skilled Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. With expertise in both medical and surgical management, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She is dedicated to improving quality of life by addressing conditions such as hearing loss, sinus problems, voice disorders, and sleep-related issues with precision, compassion, and advanced ENT practices.

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Dr. Mehak Agarwal is a skilled Otolaryngologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders. With expertise in both medical and surgical management, she provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She is dedicated to improving quality of life by addressing conditions such as hearing loss, sinus problems, voice disorders, and sleep-related issues with precision, compassion, and advanced ENT practices.

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