Tongue Infection Symptoms and Treatment

Tongue inflammation is a tongue lesion caused by a variety of diseases and can occur at any age. Symptoms appear as small smooth patches or a smooth, purplish-red tongue with swollen tongue papillae, most often on the front of the tongue, the tip of the tongue, and the edge of the tongue. Superficial ulcers rapidly appear at the site of damage. Self-perceived pain and burning sensation, more sensitive to sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy. Infants and children may have increased salivation and enlarged submandibular lymph nodes. The course of the disease is prolonged, alternating between remission and exacerbation. The treatment of tongue inflammation is clinically common as follows: 1, remove the cause: actively remove the cause, treat the original disease, such as anemia, gastrointestinal dysfunction, etc.; 2, nutritional balance: regulate the diet, supplement multivitamins, especially B vitamins and vitamin C. Avoid cold, too hot and spicy stimulating food; 3, local treatment: can be coated with tin type dispersion, ice borax, ice borax oil, etc., to promote the mucosa repair. Procaine solution can be gargled or applied before meals. In case of severe pain, bupivacaine solution can be applied to the ulcer surface. If necessary, apply antibiotics reasonably under the guidance of a doctor. 4. Other: Patients should maintain oral hygiene and avoid stimulating the mouth at the same time. At the same time, patients should ensure a smooth and optimistic mood to promote physical recovery.