Question 1

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 2

throat is killing me. hard to swallow, fever, lethargic, sore throat, mouth/tongue also hurts. best over-the-counter remedies?

Accepted Answer

URI/ Tonsillitis: Gargle with salt and warm water, Take NSAID like Advil and Aleve (naproxen) for pain.
  Sipping hot Ginger Tea with Honey and Tumeric in warm water are good Home Remedies.

Question 3

my 3 year old has a fever and pimples in his mouth, red not ulcers. his palate also sore and burning when he eats. which over the counter medicine can i use?

Accepted Answer

OTC: The choice of medicine, whether prescription or over the counter, depends on what's wrong. As there are multiple conditions that can cause oral lesions and pain, it is important that your 3 year old sees General Dentist or specialist Pedodontist to make differential diagnosis and then treatment recommendations.

Question 4

what should i do about my infected tongue piercing?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Take the ring out. Go get an antibiotic from your doctor and never get a tongue ring again.

Question 5

can amoxicillin help a infected tongue ring ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: Take the piercing object out now to allow for more predictable healing. See a dentist immediately. Never, ever pierce oral structures.

Question 6

i got my tongue pierced and it got infected. i took it out and, now it's sore. what is the best way to treat this?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Or an ENT for an evaluation of the tongue and leave out the piercing.

Question 7

can i use amoxicillin to treat an infected tongue ring?

Accepted Answer

What to do ---->: I would suggest that you remove the tongue ring as it is prone to many problems including infections and breaking teeth!  see a dentist or a physician for a personal exam, evaluation and advice as to how to deal with your infection.

Question 8

i'd oral sex with a hiv nagative men,after a day i'd sore throat white tongue low fever last longer a week am infected hiv?or any other sexual diease?

Accepted Answer

STD: Other sexually transmitted disease  such as Gonorrhea can cause fever and sore throat. See your primary care doctor.

Question 9

can an infected tooth cause a lump in cheek by upper molar n a lump inside the tongue. its inside the tongue. not outside. im 16. kinda sore throat.

Accepted Answer

It could: An infection can cause an abscess, the lump can be due to a fistula where pus come out
best way is to take xray, check with your dentist.

Question 10

can an infected tooth infect the tongue. and throat. red bumps that bled when picked it. something stuck in throat. sore throat. lump in tongue. im 16?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible, but i also suggest screen for HIV if you sexually active. If not treated for the infection you mentioned, it can become septic and die. You should see a doctor asap to get a full check up and get treated.

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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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Throat is killing me. hard to swallow, fever, lethargic, sore throat, mouth/tongue also hurts. best over-the-counter remedies?

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My 3 year old has a fever and pimples in his mouth, red not ulcers. his palate also sore and burning when he eats. which over the counter medicine can i use?

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What should i do about my infected tongue piercing?

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Can amoxicillin help a infected tongue ring ?

A member asked:

I got my tongue pierced and it got infected. i took it out and, now it's sore. what is the best way to treat this?

A member asked:

Can i use amoxicillin to treat an infected tongue ring?

A member asked:

I'd oral sex with a hiv nagative men,after a day i'd sore throat white tongue low fever last longer a week am infected hiv?or any other sexual diease?

A member asked:

Can an infected tooth cause a lump in cheek by upper molar n a lump inside the tongue. its inside the tongue. not outside. im 16. kinda sore throat.

A member asked:

Can an infected tooth infect the tongue. and throat. red bumps that bled when picked it. something stuck in throat. sore throat. lump in tongue. im 16?

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