Hi, over the past 24 hours I have developed several abnormally large and painful ulcers along both sides and the tip of my tongue. Within the past 6 hours or so I have also developed an ear ache, swelling on one side of my tongue, swollen glands in my neck, and am having difficulty swallowing. I am also under a lot of stress and am wondering if that is causing this, and if not, what is?
Hello, You have symptoms of painful ulcers on the tongue which seems to be due to canker sore or recurrent authors ulcers. Need not worry about it. I would suggest you maintain proper oral hygiene. Gargle with warm salt water 2-3 times a day. Apply apple cedar vinegar with the help of cotton. Visit oral pathologist once and go for biopsy of the nonhealing ulcer. The doctor may prescribe antiviral or antifungal medicine depending upon the diagnosis.  Chat Doctor.  Avoid hot and spicy food. Get allergy test done as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.