My tounge has been hurting really bad for the past 3-4 days. It has white and red bumps on the tip and to the sides. Ive tried avoidng acidic, salty, spicy, and sour foods. Ive also been keeping my mouth extra clean with mouth wash. Also, Ive putten ice on it, soaked it in cold water, and took motrin which hasnt helped one bit. It throbs and I could have bitten it I guess but the bumps are all over and they hurt so bad. I can not bare this pain, what is is and what should I do? Please help!
Hi. Can understand your concern. As per your complaint small painful bumps on the surface and side of the tongue seems most probably to be Authors Ulcers or Canker sores. Apthous ulcers can be due to a number of reasons like Nutritional deficiency, Low immunity like in HIV, Diabetes, digestive problems like Acid reflux, excessive intake of sour food etc. and at times it can occur due to unknown causes too. They can also be due to Viral infection causing HERPES and is caused by herpes simplex virus causing cold sores. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated. In case of canker sores and not being relieved by the remedies you have done you need to take a Steroid therapy like Me Chat Doctor. . Salt water rinses can help. Gargle with 1