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Cut tongue by teeth and it's bleeding
Hello Doc,
My Husband bit his tongue while chewing and it got a severe cut that started to bleed. Used cold water to rinse the area and ice cube to stop the blood. Blood gt stopped after 10-15 mins but now he have a blood clot on his tongue n it's painful.
How much time it will take to heal a wound?
What can we do to heal this cut and what are
the safety measures he can take to prevent the wound from any further infection.
Please suggest some food items that can help him to heal his wound fast. And prevent it from getting worse.
Eagerly waiting for response.
Thanks you
Answers (3)
In my opinion your husband shall be fine soon.Do not disturb the clot.Apply Rexidin-M forte gel 3-4 times a day and rinse off gently after 15 min.
Next Steps
You can give him Tab ketorol dt 10 mg SOS.
Health Tips
Avoid giving him hot and spicy foods for a while cause that could aggrevate the pain. Prefer having cold foods as it will have a soothening effect.You can definately go for something like Ice creams which would generally help.
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Don't disturb the clot , it should heal within a week .
For now use Rexidine gel apply locally (on the cut area) for 4-5 times , don't have water or food for at least 15-20 mins after application
tab diclomol twice for 3 days after food
Health Tips
Avoid spicy food
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Don't worry it will heal by its own within a week. Just follow some steps.
Avoid hot and spicy food
Avoid touching it with any other objects or fingers it might cause infection
Use lukewarm water
Use 2-3ml of betadine with normal of glass of water and swish it.
Next Steps
if still problem exists consult me .
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