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A small ulcer in mouth

2017-11-05 20:23:36
I am having a small ulcer in my tongue from 3 days which causes pain and due to that i am not able to eat.
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You seem to be suffering from apthous ulcer of the tongue. Usually it will resolve on its own within few days. You can use symptomatic treatment in the form of analgesics and antiseptic gels for few days till ulcer heals
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

Answered2017-11-09 02:11:18

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