sore tongue?

Question

I think I have an ulcer on the side of my tongue. It hurts when I eat or drink. It has come and gone for the last week. how did I get it and how do I get rid of it?

I have been drinking a bit throughout the week.
Vodka lime and soda.

Answer 1

Too much soda or anything with acid in it can do that. When I get stressed I get them. Just dab with salt. It will go away soon.

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Answer 4

I found this information on a website about possible reasons for a sore tongue: I hope you feel better soon so you can enjoy your holidays. http://www.atlantadentist.com/sore_tongue.html

Glossodynia is the medical name for a sore tongue. Gloss- means tongue and dynia- means pain. There are a number causes from minor problems to serious things. This is a reason to seek professional advice if it continues very long. The most common reason is dental trauma. Sharp teeth or rough calculus can irritate the tongue. Some patients have tongue biting habits which traumatize the tongue. A patient who has recently had dental treatment may also have irritation. The nerve to the tongue can be damaged during oral surgery or during a dental injection. The damage was not directly to the tongue but the patient's brain feels the pain in the tongue.

A candida (yeast infection) infection can cause a red or white irritated sore tongue. When candida is white, it easily rubs off from the surface of the tongue. Candida often appears as a secondary infection following some earlier medical problem. It is important to consider other medical causes when Candida appears. If a patient does not drink enough water, dehydration can cause discomfort and the tongue may feel furry and dry. Drink plenty of water and avoid foods, such as alcohol and caffeine, that can dehydrate. A patient with an iron deficiency may experience a sore tongue. Several vitamin deficiencies such as B12 or folate deficiency can contribute to the problem. Some diseases such as diabetes, Crohn's disease and coeliac disease can also be the cause.

Food allergies can cause irritation of the sensitive red skin. Geographic tongue is common and may contribute to the problem. Allergies to toothpastes, mouthwashes, or chewing gums can be involved. Many prescription medications have side effects. Oral ulcers can also be the cause. In most case, the ulcers can be seen on the tongue. Smoking or dipping tobacco can irritate the tongue (nicotine stomatitis). In rare cases, it may be an early presentation of oral cancer, usually carcinoma. In most cases, if you have a sore tongue, it is a good idea to visit your dentist and physician. A complete blood count can determine if anaemia is a cause and a glucose spot test screens for diabetes. If the dentist, physician or patient are concerned, a biopsy can be taken to rule out serious causes.

Other causes are lichen planus, salivary disorders, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, chemical or drug toxicities, kidney disease, drug sensitivities, blood dyscrasias and collagen vascular disorder. Consult with your dentist or doctor if you have a sore or burning tongue.

Answer 5

I think it could be that somehow the way you ate the crackers possibly aggravated your piercing. I've had such incidents whereby my tongue piercings got sore or had that bruised feeling. Chewing on ice does wonders for a bruised/swollen tongue. What I did was to put my tongue stud into a cup of boiling water to kill off any bacteria and then after letting the barbell cool off for a bit I put it back in. Yes, it hurts a bit but just don't keep playing with it or whatever. The reason I put it back in is because even though my piercing has been 3 years sometimes after a long period of going stud-less, it hurts to shove the barbell through. But if you want, wait til the bruised feeling subsides then you can replace the piercing. Its not a serious problem in my opinion. If you feel worried then go to a docter/professional piercer.

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Answer 6

It could be that you bit your tongue or have an infection of some sort (herpes?)or a canker sore.

See a doctor. Gargling is a good idea but if salt irritates, rinse with a peroxide (oral formulation) and water rinse.

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Answer 7

Sores on your tongue can be caused by some viruses. Not the STD kind mind you, the cold kind.

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Hey babycakes, you need to eat your weetbix for breakfast and wholemeal breads, in other words you're not getting enough of the B vitamins. Thiamine, Niacine, B6, B12 can't remember the rest I0I. Try it girly, naughty little girly, you'll get immediate relief. Test it by drinking orange juice 1/2 hour after, it won't burn!!. Must eat your weeties for breaky!!! Just joking..........Good luck......:)

Answer 9

Sometimes this happens from a b-12 deficiency. Check with your doctor asap. It's important for many things.

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