Question 1

have 5 painful white sores on sides of my tongue. have low grade fever of 100.6, headache, stiff neck. should i see my pcp (a d.o.), or an ent doc?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: I feel your family doctor or dentist may be the best starting place and if needed they can refer you to the ent.

Question 2

i have sores on the side of my tongue?

Accepted Answer

The location: of these sores suggests a DENTAL cause...(sharp or broken filling(s)
See your oral health provider as soon as practicable

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 3

i have sores on the side of my tongue for 3 months now. it is not getting better or going away although i have used various medication for it. help!

Accepted Answer

Check it out : You really need to get that checked by your dentist to find the source of this problem.

Question 4

what is the best remedy for cold sores on the sides of your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Diode laser.: A diode laser can easily cauterize the nerve endings and accelerate healing.

Question 5

i have sores on the side of my tongue that really hurt.  what can i do to get rid of them? or prevent them from appearing

Accepted Answer

Canker sores: No one knows exactly why canker sores occur, but they are often secondary to an infection somewhere else in your body, or to stress, or to eating too much spicy or acidic food. I prescribe a liquid concoction that my pharmacist compounds for me; your dermatologist probably has something similar. Prevention involves discovering the cause and eliminating it.

Question 6

i have painful sores on both sides of my tongue that come and go for 6 months now. i also have very dry mouth. any ideas?

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Sore, dry mouth: Tongue sores and dry mouth may be due to many causes. See your MD for assessment.

Question 7

have salivary/parotid sarcoidosis now have polyp/canker sores under tongue and side of tongue in back.hurts down neck and ear also.can this be sarcoid?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Sarcoid in the mouth, uncommon, presents as papules. You may need something for aphthous stomatitis.

Question 8

tingle in my throat, little lethargic, and sores on both sides of my tongue that keep coming back. what could it be? sores start white then red bumps

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Ans: This seems to be a recurrent issue. Since it is you really are best to see your doctor for exam and perhaps lab work

Question 9

what to do with sores on the tongue? its painful when i eat on the sides of the tongue

Accepted Answer

Aphthous ulcer?: Aphthous ulcers are quite common and most adult experience it at some point. It is often small of around 1/3 in in size, whitish base with red rim. Despite small, it can be quite painful. The exact cause if not known, but believe to have some autoimmune components. Otc sorethroat spray, motrin/aleve may help. Steroid rinse/paste may help. Herpes ulcer causes some pain too. Consult doc ..Good luck.

Question 10

my son is 15 and he has white stuff on the side of his tongue that's been there, also reoccurring cold sores. why?

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Chronic thrush: Its difficult to offer diagnosis without at least pictures of the condition, but it sound like he may have thrush along with "recurring cold sores" may suggest immunodeficiency. I would recommend that your son be examined by a doctor for physical exam including possible swab of "stuff" and serology.

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Have 5 painful white sores on sides of my tongue. have low grade fever of 100.6, headache, stiff neck. should i see my pcp (a d.o.), or an ent doc?

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I have sores on the side of my tongue?

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I have sores on the side of my tongue for 3 months now. it is not getting better or going away although i have used various medication for it. help!

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What is the best remedy for cold sores on the sides of your tongue?

A member asked:

I have sores on the side of my tongue that really hurt. what can i do to get rid of them? or prevent them from appearing

A member asked:

I have painful sores on both sides of my tongue that come and go for 6 months now. i also have very dry mouth. any ideas?

A member asked:

Have salivary/parotid sarcoidosis now have polyp/canker sores under tongue and side of tongue in back.hurts down neck and ear also.can this be sarcoid?

A member asked:

Tingle in my throat, little lethargic, and sores on both sides of my tongue that keep coming back. what could it be? sores start white then red bumps

A member asked:

What to do with sores on the tongue? its painful when i eat on the sides of the tongue

A member asked:

My son is 15 and he has white stuff on the side of his tongue that's been there, also reoccurring cold sores. why?

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