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A member asked:

Have a white sore that has been persisting under my tongue for a week now. have taken folic acid tablets & multivitamins but no help. please advise.

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Family practice : You probably have a canker sore caused by the herpes virus. It can last for several weeks. Usually painful. Hydrogen peroxide is helpful by dabbing on it several times a day. Anti viral medications are used but need to be started early on.

Dr Burns agreed

Answered 5/20/2013

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Need more info: Do you smoke or do beatle nut ? Or masala? If yes stop it right away.If no consult your doctor or dentist. You may have a sharp or broken tooth causing trauma. Persistent sores over 3-4 weeks could be precancerous , hence do not neglect and take expert opinion early. Better safe than sorry.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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Can u take folic acid tablets and multi vitamins tablet containing folic acid each day? Is that over dosing?

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I have acid reflux rightinto my mouth and nose. I used nozer for a few months but the sores in my mouth and sore throught did not clear. January my doctor gave me altosec which cleared the sores in my mouth. Why are these tablets so different?

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What are signs that i need to take both multi vitamin and a folic acid pill?

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I have a little acid reflux. Last time I went to the ER they said I was backed up. I get a bitter taste in my mouth when I eat and I'm gassy. Now my throat is sore and sometimes hoarse.Is this Gerd? What can I take to treat it?

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A member asked:

Canker sore under my tongue (white center, red border, quite painful). It's been about a week and the initial site is almost gone but now there's a reddish patch to the side of that site. Can canker sores do this? Is this the start of a new sore?

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