Question 1

hangover and i seem to have a little lump underneath my tounge isnt painful can herpes simplex effect your tongue, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See physician: I recommend you see your physician to have your tongue evaluated and discuss herpes simplex.  If this is an initial outbreak of herpes simplex, then it can affect any tissue in your mouth.

Question 2

i have herpes simplex 1. what does herpes on tongue look like?

Accepted Answer

Like a cold sore: It looks like an ulcer. It hurts and burns.  Similar to how a cold sore appears on your lip.  Any mucous membrane can be affected including your tongue.

Question 3

is geographic tongue related to herpes simplex virus or another virus?

Accepted Answer

Many viruses: Geographic tongue (discolorations on the tongue) can be caused by many respiratory viruses. Check with your doctor if it doesn't resolve, or if it worsens.

Question 4

i have herpes simplex 2, but i rarely have any major outbreaks . now i got bumps that are red, itchy,and swollen. is this a outbreak? in my pubic area

Accepted Answer

No way to know: Herpes is usually painful. Not just itchy. If the outbreak is different than your normal then prob not.  You might check with your doc to look at it to see if the lesions look like Herpes

Question 5

i have herpes simplex 1 and instead i get canker sores on my tongue what can i do to get rid of them faster or prevent them?

Accepted Answer

A miserable issue: For sure. Canker: discontinue toothpaste that has sodium lauryl sulfate, limit acidic foods and try to avoid trauma of oral tissues w toothbrush/utensils.  Look for zilactin products in pharmacy to apply. Best medicine is rx steroid in an oral bandage delivery called "orabase".  Lasers can help if your dentist has one.

Question 6

i have herpes simplex 1 never gotten a cold sore. i recently discovered a round spot on my tongue that has a tingling sensation could that b it?

Accepted Answer

Could be: But could also be a hundred other things.  Make an appointment with your Dentist for the lesion to be examined.

Question 7

i have the herpes simplex virus on my whole lip and its swollen with puss. it hurts to drink and eat. when will it heal?

Accepted Answer

Swollen with Pus?: Herpes does not usually swell and it definitely does not have pus.  This sounds like an infection. And with the staph epidemic i would recommend you getting in to be seen urgently. There is a secondary skin infection that is also common known as impetigo. Please get seen today or tomorrow.

Question 8

i have herpes simplex 1 and get cold sores on my tongue and inside cheeks can i use the same over-the-counter products as i would for a lip cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Talk to a doctor: Talk to a doctor and see about getting acyclovir, famvir, or valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 9

why do i get canker sores on my tongue instead of a blister on my lip? i have herpes simplex 1

Accepted Answer

Different animals...: Canker sores aren't to be confused with cold sores (which result from herpes virus).  Canker sores are not viral, and they are not infectious - they are similar to other immune type reactions, such as dermatitis, etc, and  are frequently related to stress (local or systemic).  The lesion on your lip would more likely be a cold sore, and your tongue is a more typical place to get a canker sore.

Question 10

can herpes simplex 2 go into the mouth?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: For herpes simplex 2 to be spread to a person's mouth.

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Hangover and i seem to have a little lump underneath my tounge isnt painful can herpes simplex effect your tongue, what to do?

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I have herpes simplex 1. what does herpes on tongue look like?

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Is geographic tongue related to herpes simplex virus or another virus?

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I have herpes simplex 2, but i rarely have any major outbreaks . now i got bumps that are red, itchy,and swollen. is this a outbreak? in my pubic area

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I have herpes simplex 1 and instead i get canker sores on my tongue what can i do to get rid of them faster or prevent them?

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I have herpes simplex 1 never gotten a cold sore. i recently discovered a round spot on my tongue that has a tingling sensation could that b it?

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I have the herpes simplex virus on my whole lip and its swollen with puss. it hurts to drink and eat. when will it heal?

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I have herpes simplex 1 and get cold sores on my tongue and inside cheeks can i use the same over-the-counter products as i would for a lip cold sore?

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Why do i get canker sores on my tongue instead of a blister on my lip? i have herpes simplex 1

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Can herpes simplex 2 go into the mouth?

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