The pain on the side of the tongue should be considered whether it is caused by oral ulcers, damage to the tongue mucosa or glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
1. Mouth ulcers: due to autoimmune reaction leading to tissue damage on the side of the tongue, often manifested as round ulcers. The treatment can be anti-inflammatory with gentamycin gargle or oral ulcer powder to relieve pain and promote ulcer healing.
2. Tongue mucous membrane injury: if the same side of the sharp cusp or stump, edge of the ridge repeatedly rub the tongue mucous membrane, local mechanical stimulation caused by the tongue mucous membrane injury caused by pain. Treatment should be adjusted to grind the sharp tooth tip or extract and repair the stump.
3. Hypoglossal neuralgia: it may be due to the demyelination of the nerve, causing pain in the distribution area of the hypoglossal nerve, including the lateral side of the tongue. Treatment may include carbamazepine for anti-neuralgia or cutting off the hypoglossal nerve root on the diseased side.
If the above symptoms occur, you should consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance. The medication should be prescribed by the doctor.