A tiny sore in the tongue can be a symptom of such serious diseases as cancer, tuberculosis and syphilis. This, of course, happens very rarely, but still if you are tormented by suspicion, it is better to see a doctor. And even more often the language is injured as a result of physical and chemical influences, it is better to be vigilant in such matters.
Possible causes of a sore in the tongue
Any inflammation of the oral mucosa is called stomatitis. How to treat a sore in a language depends on its origin. The most common cause of her appearance is injury as a result of biting, or external impact - a blow to the face, a thermal burn and the like. In this case, the damage will very quickly heal. In one or two days from the sore there will be no trace. Worse is the case if the wound was infected. This can cause suppuration and require special treatment. Seek medical attention if the sore causes severe discomfort and does not last for 3 days. Here are the factors that can provoke its appearance:
- stomatitis ;
- cyst;
- cancer;
- herpes;
- phlegmon;
- syphilis;
- tuberculosis;
- dental manipulation;
- biting;
- thermal or chemical burn.
What can I do on my own?
If you have a white sore on your tongue, which hurts and aches, most likely the cause is suppuration. You can cope with it with the help of folk remedies - to rinse with water-salt solution and infusion of chamomile. It is not recommended to use alcohol-containing products, and also to cauterize the abscess. Thus, it is possible to injure the mucosa even deeper and inflammation will spread to neighboring areas.
A white sore under the tongue requires treatment in the hospital, if you do not experience discomfort. Absence of pain is most often manifested in cancer of the tongue or cyst.
A sore in the tongue of the side often appears as a result of a permanent bite. This happens with improperly selected dentures, curved dentition, or the habit of quickly eating, eating on the go. The situation can be settled, at the time of reviewing the diet and eating habits. Give up hard foods and too hot tea, chew slowly, or use processed foods - mashed potatoes, soups, pates. You can even injure the tongue with a crust!