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Abrasion on tongue
There has been an abrasion on my tongue for a few months now. I read that these are normally suppose to go on their own.
What should I do?
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It seems like an ulcer formation due to tongue bite from a sharp tooth. Get it evaluated by the dentist to determine the root cause. Rounding off the offending tooth may solve the problem.
Next Steps
Refer to a Dentist or Oral Pathologist.
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Usually Apthous Ulcers are self healing and they get healed within a weeks time. Yours is a long standing ulcer, this rings an alarm bell. Get an appointment with your Dentist Immediately, Don't delay it further.
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If its not healing on its own within a span of a week you should get a consultation done from a dentist. There might be some irritation factor in the mouth which is not allowing the area to heal. However if its not an ulcer and a nodule a small excisional procedure will do. As the picture is not clear its difficult to make out if its an ulcer or a nodule. Please do refer to a dentist
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Hi sir....
This picture shows it may be Apthous ulcer...
Ulcer is break in the continuity of oral epithelium
Causes:
**stress and anxiety
**vitamin B 12 deficiency
**viral infection
**Iron deficiency anemia
**Genetic factors
**Gastric disturances(GERD)
Next Steps
kindly visit nearby dentist to rule out cause and management
Health Tips
Drink plenty of water
Avoid hot and spicy foods...
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Hi! The picture is not clear so can't make out exactly what it is but could be because of some sharp tooth which needs rounding off.
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This is normal apthous ulcer u can just apply dologel on the tongue and dont spit for half n hour and dont drink water also at least for half n hour.
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
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Any lesion that persists for more than a month should be checked out. Consult a dentist for a regular dental check up
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