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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old man. I do not smoke, or drink, and I am not on any medications right now. I have had a painful tongue, primarily on the right side, for the past 12 months. The pain may subside for weeks before returning for a short while. I have no trouble swallowing, talking, or ea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Let me first assure you that it is not a serious issue. But it can cause some pain, burning sensation, etc. You did not mention your weight and height which is important to evaluate your nutritional status. I sugges... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have irritable bowel syndrome and suspected vitamin B12 deficiency and currently am not taking any medication. My right side of my tongue has become very sore and looks red and inflamed. On the same side, my wisdom tooth has grown in sideways but I can still talk and swallow without a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I have gone through your query (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).The gingival health, the papillary health of the tongue and even the floor of the mouth health is severely impacted. This happens commonly in people who suff... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from a sore tongue for over two years now. It is mostly on my right side. I have some squishy white bumps on the right side of my tongue that have not grown or changed since I first noticed them over two years ago. I have one on the left side too squishy and never c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The sore tongue you have been experiencing for over two years with squishy white bumps on the right side that have not grown or changed may be related to a few different conditions. One possibility is a condition called oral lichen planus, wh... Read Full »
Why do I have a burning sensation and sores on the tip of my tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a burning sensation on my tongue and small sores on the tip. I have tested for herpes, and it was negative multiple times. The last time I got tested was before two and a half years. Can I have herpes even though I tested IGG negative? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The lesions in your tongue can be transient lingual papillitis which is caused due to bad food habits, stress, hormonal fluctuations seen in aging,... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male and have been suffering from a sore tongue. It seems to hurt when it is resting against my teeth. It sometimes feels like it is swollen and burning. It mostly hurts the front right side. Eating and drinking food soothes the feeling. I am a non-smoker. I know my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your query. In the picture enclosed, I cannot see the back surface of your tooth clearly (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Can you tell me if there is any sharp surface that is hurting your tongue at the... Read Full »
Why is the lacerated wound on the right side of my tongue still paining?
Query: Hello doctor,Sharp teeth lacerated the lateral border of my tongue. I let the injury heal naturally. However, the right part of the laceration still hurts. What should I do? Pain is from the end surface of the right part of the laceration. I am not taking any medicines for the same. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When there is a laceration injury, the hurt will take several days to heal. Please follow the instructions given to you in the follow-up messages. Read Full »
I have a hanging piece of skin under my tongue which is hurting. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a hanging piece of skin beneath my tongue, unsure of what it is. My tongue had been hurting yesterday but not after that. I just noticed only the skin. Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq com.I saw the pictures (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There seems to be a hanging piece of skin underneath your tongue mucosa. It looks like a remnant of a burst mucocele.Did you have any mass over that hanging mucosa before? It seems like a burst-open ... Read Full »
I have constant pain in the tongue. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I got my health checkup report the day before. I have undergone umbilectomy two years back and surgery for an inguinal hernia one year back. Now I have tongue pain, and I consulted ENT for the same. Could you please advise me after going through my reports? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). You have mild vitamin D deficiency and mildly deranged cholesterol. I suggest taking capsule Uprise D3 60k (Vitamin D3) once a week for eight weeks and tablet Rosulip (Rosuvastatin)... Read Full »
I have a sore tongue with a burning sensation and numbness. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male, and recently I have been suffering on and off with a sore tongue. It sometimes feels like a burning sensation or a slight numbness, and it does not hurt during swallowing and has not affected my speech. Eating and drinking make it feel better, and sometimes it ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the image you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), and I identified it as an ulcer. I suggest you follow these measures. (Consult a specialist doctor, talk with them and take medicat... Read Full »
I have had persistent pain due to white thrush on my tongue for one month. Why am I getting this?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from persistent pain due to white thrush on my tongue for one month. So I just want to know why I am getting this? Would you please help me with this? I also have a viral cough, so I am currently using Tablet Amoxicillin. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your query. I saw the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I will help you solve your doubts. Your tongue looks quite normal, so do not worry. It will not be a serious complication. Check if any teeth are scratching on the tongue. ... Read Full »