Suggest treatments for painful sores on the tongue
Patient: I quit smoking 23 days ago - about 7 days ago - I woke up with a very sore tounge - thought I bit it overnite - but actually I have two large cracks near the center rear of my tounge - very sore especially when eating - is there any treatment for this? Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The painful soreness on the tongue is because of the major aphthous ulcer or fissured tongue. This aphthous ulcer occurs secondary to the quitting the habit of smoking. This will go off gradually. Nothing to be panic. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Take topical anesthetic and analgesics like anabel gel. apply 3-4 times daily before food. If the lesion does not after taking this, then you can topical steroid like triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% 4-5times daily after food. Do saline gargling. Maintain the oral hygiene.I hope my answer will help you, take care.