What to do if you have a sore cracked tongue

If the pain in the fissured tongue is due to a traumatic ulcerated surface, the irritation should be reduced and a topical treatment should be used as well. If the grooved tongue is secondary to infection, a topical antibacterial mouthwash can be used. If the fissure is forming a penetrating injury or there is active bleeding, the bleeding should be stopped properly and sutured in layers. 1. Traumatic ulcer surface: tongue forming ulcer surface, should reduce the irritation, local available pain relief, antiseptic, and promote healing treatment. Mouthwash, antiseptic and antiseptic drugs can be used. 2. Secondary infection of furrowed tongue: secondary infection of furrowed tongue can be localized with antibacterial mouthwash, such as chlorhexidine, etc., but the medication needs to be used under the guidance of a doctor. 3. Penetrating wound or active bleeding: the bleeding should be stopped properly and sutured in layers. When suturing the wound, attention should be paid to preserving the length and mobility of the tongue, and a longitudinal suture should be made. Cracked tongue pain is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to give targeted treatment or treatment.