Question 1

my son has a swollen tounge and blisters inside his mouth any idea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Need more history. Could be he burned his tongue on something hot. Could be a reaction to acidic food. More likely it is a viral infection. He needs to be seen and evaluated. How swollen is the tongue? Any trouble swallowing? Drooling at all? These are things that are best addressed in a visit.

Question 2

what would white blisters on tounge and sore throat mean i already went to local clinc and tested for strep and it came out no?

Accepted Answer

Virus or other: The doctor who actually examined you would be the best one to pose this question to. It could be a virus or something else. Have your parent call the office and request further clarification. Some things just recover on their own while others require further testing.

Question 3

what are the causes of little blisters on my tounge?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Blisters on the tongue could be caused from thermal burns or they could be viral, bacterial, or something else. Best get it evaluated and diagnosed.

Question 4

i have had blisters on my tounge now for 2or3 weeks and they won't go away..what causes them? and how do i get them to go away?

Accepted Answer

Not one disease: Blisters in the mouth may be the result of infection (such as herpes virus, the same that causes cold sores. They can be the result of a skin disorder that affects the mouth; certain autoimmune disorders;occasionally of unknown cause. The short answer is that in order to treat you would need to be examined by a physician, .

Question 5

how to remove blisters on your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Self limiting: If by blisters you mean ulcerations , then they will go away on there own, as they are usually caused by trauma. Once the offender is removed...Like smoothing or filling a fractured tooth, the ulceration heals itself. If it was from a bite or a scratch then it should heal on its own. Warm salt water is helpful to expedite healing. Also a dental diode laser works well.

Question 6

what can i do to help my son with the blister on his tongue?

Accepted Answer

Lot of things: Can apply orajel for kids..Avoid hot food.Avoid sour..Spicy food..Lot of homeopathic gels available..Icecream would be soothing however also see the dentist  to rule out the cause..

Question 7

my wife has a hard blister on her tongue the size of a dime. what can that be?

Accepted Answer

Tongue mass: A blister, by definition, is a fluid filled sac and should not be hard.  If your wife has a hard "lesion" on her tongue, she should have that evaluated by an ENT specialist to help figure out what it is.  This may require just looking, but it might need to be biopsied.  Any new mass should be evaluated as soon as you are able.  Best of luck!

Question 8

how to heal toddler tongue blisters?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: If the child haste any sharp or brocken/decayed teeth , can cause tongue blisters , 
but if there is no apparent intra oral cause for the blistering, then the cause might be from git .
Have him or her checked by  a pediatric doctor to determine any gastric infections or malfunctions

Question 9

does strep cause blisters on your tongue?

Accepted Answer

No: Not strep. Blisters are often a symptom of a viral infection. If they are present on the palms and soles as well, then this could be Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (sounds bad, but isn't). If the sores are painful, try giving popsicles and tylenol (acetaminophen). The main concern is keeping the child hydrated if she doesn't want to eat or drink.

Question 10

what can cause me to get blisters on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: Blisters can form from acidic or spicy foods.  This is the most typical cause and type of blister.  They typically resolve in a few days.  Although, if resolution isn't reported in a few days or worsens, see a dentist.

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What are the causes of little blisters on my tounge?

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I have had blisters on my tounge now for 2or3 weeks and they won't go away..what causes them? and how do i get them to go away?

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How to remove blisters on your tongue?

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What can i do to help my son with the blister on his tongue?

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My wife has a hard blister on her tongue the size of a dime. what can that be?

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