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Painful red rash on tongue
I have developed this painful red rash on the lateral side of the tongue from yesterday. It is painful and especially when I eat spicy food.
What might be this ?
What should be the treatment plan ?
Any advice ?
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Consult your dentist for the same.
The lesion seems to be traumatic injury from cheek biting. Avoid spicy food for some days till the lesion subsides. Apply metrogel ointment to reduce discomfort.
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Dear Practo user ,
The lesion appears to be a traumatic injury likely caused by accidental biting. Such injuries are common and usually heal on their own within a few days. You can apply anesthetic gel (like LA gel) before meals to reduce discomfort. Maintain good oral hygiene and avoid spicy or acidic foods to prevent irritation. If the lesion persists beyond 7–10 days or worsens, consult a dentist for further evaluation.
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Require whole mouth check up with cancer screening.
Probable diagnosis- Candida infection which is unscrapabale white patch on tongue with red lesion on lateral border of tongue
Differential diagnosis- Leukoplakia
Next Steps
Visit your dentist nearby
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Hello!
It's traumatic injury, you can use any numbing gel.
It ll heal on it own within a week
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Looks like it’s due to the bite. It might take one week to heal.
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
How long have you had this redness. Avoid spicy food. Visit a dentist and get a clinical check up done.
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