Question 1

what is the treatment for a burned tongue?

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Depends: On the severity of the burn.  Basically some ice and time. Fortunately the tongue heals very quickly eventhough it will be unconfortable for a short time.

Question 2

what causes geographic tongue and is there any treatment for it?

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Normal variant: Geographic tongue is a normal variant of anatomy, and there is no treatment for it.

Question 3

treatment for skin tags on the tongue?

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Tongue Tissue Tags: Tissue tags are common on the tongue. Scalloping of the border of the tongue often matches the grooves between the teeth. Unless there is trauma during chewing, no treatment is needed. But if this is a problem a dds may be able to smooth sharp teeth or an oral surgeon sometimes needs to be consulted.

Question 4

what are  the treatment for  tongue cancer ?

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It depends: Treatment for tongue cancer depends upon the stage, health of the person, and personal preferences.

Treatment may include surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy.

Question 5

i have a tongue sore. what is the best treatment for this?

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Depends: It depends upon the cause.  If the cause is something like a pizza burn then it will just take a week or two to heal.  If the sore does not go away within two weeks, i would suggest seeing an oral surgeon or ENT physician for an evaluation.

Question 6

i have red sores under tongue please hellp, what is this and treatment?

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Red sores: Sounds like aphthous ulcers, which will heal on their own in 5-7 days.
However, it is impossible to say for sure without seeing them and taking a dental/medical history.
See your dentist for an examination, diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

bump on tongue since 3 months. what's it? and treatment options please?color is same as the tongue and a bit white on the tip. it's painless.

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See doctor: Seems you have had this lesion for a while. Has it changed in size or shape at all. Need to give a good history. Do you smoke?  Best to see your doctor. You may need a biopsy

Question 8

i have a red small patch on my tongue. the patch feels smooth, not painful and its been there for almost a week now. what could it be? possible treatment option ?

Accepted Answer

Rash: Hi, it’s hard to say without a picture but there is a great app that may be able to help you get a diagnosis without being seen in person by a dermatologist. The app is called VisualDX and is one of the best, if not the best out there. Many clinicians, including myself, use it. Just snap a photo and it gives you a list of possible diagnoses. Good luck!

Question 9

what could be the cause of tongue lesion persistent for 2 years that turned out to be moderate chronic inflammatory infiltrate??any idea what might be the cause?and treatment?

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Tongue lesion: Your best advice regarding this matter would be obtained from an oral surgeon or from a specialist in the oral pathology department of a dental school.

Question 10

i have a condition i have likened to "geographic tongue". is there any treatment that would help me get my tongue back to normal? this condition is very unsightly and sometimes it can be a cause of physical discomfort in the upper part of my tongue.

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Oral surgeon: Although this is a benign condition and many with it have no symptoms, areas of the tongue may be sensitive to certain foods and spices. Special cortisone type creams suitable for mouth use may help. Bathing the tongue in maalox or glyoxide could be tried. Seeing an oral surgeon or going to an oral pathology department at a dental school are other suggestions.

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I have a red small patch on my tongue. the patch feels smooth, not painful and its been there for almost a week now. what could it be? possible treatment option ?

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What could be the cause of tongue lesion persistent for 2 years that turned out to be moderate chronic inflammatory infiltrate??any idea what might be the cause?and treatment?

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I have a condition i have likened to "geographic tongue". is there any treatment that would help me get my tongue back to normal? this condition is very unsightly and sometimes it can be a cause of physical discomfort in the upper part of my tongue.

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