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Burning feeling on tongue
My daughter has just recovered from chest congestion, sore throat, vomiting and fever she is unable to eat food as her tongue burns. We gave onsem and ibugesic. Any other medications that can help out. Thank you
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Apply cool water, aloe vera gel, coconut oil, or honey to the burned area.
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Use smyle I gel and zincovit
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Locally apply zytee lotion two times before meals, nothing by mouth till 30 minutes.
Candid lotion two times a day after food , nothing by mouth till 30 minutes.
Tab folic acid 5 mg twice a day after food for ten days.
Polybion LC 5 ml at night after dinner.
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Dr. Vishali R
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Thank you for sharing your concern. Would like to get more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits and
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need more history for further evaluation. Kindly connect
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take Neurobion forte once a day for 30 days.
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Dr. Reshma Rahman
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3 yrs exp
Delhi
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Dr. Shivam Mishra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Mumbai
**Response:**
**Answer:**
Your daughter's burning tongue following recent illness could be due to:
1. **Post-viral glossitis** (tongue inflammation after infection)
2. **Oral thrush** (fungal infection, especially if antibiotics were used)
3. **Vitamin deficiency** (B12/iron) from poor intake during illness
4. **Acid irritation** from vomiting
**Recommended Care:**
1. **Symptom Relief:**
- Cold foods (yogurt, ice chips)
- Topical oral gel (lidocaine-based, if age-appropriate)
- Honey (if >1 year old) to coat the tongue
2. **Avoid:**
- Spicy/acidic foods
- Hot beverages
- Alcohol-based mouthwashes
3. **Medical Evaluation Needed If:**
- White patches (thrush)
- Persistent symptoms >3 days
- Signs of dehydration
**Next Steps:**
- Continue hydration with cool fluids
- Monitor for thrush (creamy white lesions)
- Consider multivitamin if eating poorly
**Consultation:**
For proper diagnosis and safe medication options, please contact me on **WhatsApp at eight zero zero nine eight two one three three two**. Children's oral symptoms require careful evaluation.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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