Cold sore on the tongue: how to heal faster and main causes

The cold sore, scientifically called aphthous stomatitis, is a small rounded lesion that can appear anywhere on the mouth, such as the tongue, lip, cheek, roof of the mouth or even in the throat, causing a lot of pain and difficulty in eating and speaking . The lesions can be small and very round or oval and are about 1 cm in diameter.

They can appear in isolation, the most common being, but in some cases, they can also appear several at the same time. Although anyone can have at least one or two episodes of thrush in their lifetime, certain people develop thrush very often, every 15 days, for about 1 year, which requires medical research.

To cure a cold sore on the tongue, brush your teeth and use an alcohol-free mouthwash at least 3 times a day, and apply an ice pebble directly on the sore cold sore, for example.

What are the symptoms

The cold sore is manifested by a small whitish lesion, circular or oval, which is surrounded by a reddish "ring", which causes intense pain and difficulty in eating, speaking and swallowing.

Although it is rare, there may be fever, enlargement of the glands in the neck and a feeling of general malaise, although most of the time the main symptom is pain at the site.

How long does it last

Canker sores usually disappear spontaneously between 7 and 10 days, leaving no scars, however, if they are more than 1 cm in diameter, they can take longer to heal. In addition, when they appear frequently, it is important that they be investigated because it may be a sign of some disease, and it is important that the doctor orders tests to arrive at the diagnosis and to start the appropriate treatment.

Possible causes

Canker sores can occur in people of all ages, including babies and, although it is not known exactly what causes canker sores, some factors seem to be involved, such as:

• Bite on the tongue;
• Eat citrus foods like kiwi, pineapple or lemon, for example;
• Alteration of the pH of the mouth, which can be caused by poor digestion;
• Lack of vitamins;
• Food allergy;
• Use of braces on teeth;
• Stress;
• Autoimmune diseases.

The weakening of the immune system can also favor the appearance of thrush, which is why it is common for people with AIDS or cancer, for example, to have thrush more often.

How the treatment is done

The treatment of cold sore consists of symptom relief, being useful the use of home remedies, but in some cases even topical analgesic remedies, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics can be used, under medical guidance.

Home remedies

A good way to cure a cold sore on the tongue faster is to brush your teeth and use an alcohol-free mouthwash at least 3 times a day, because due to the mouthwash's antiseptic property, it is possible to eliminate a greater amount of microorganisms and thus , eliminate cold sore more quickly.

Applying a pebble of ice directly to the sore cold sore is also an excellent way to anesthetize the tongue to be able to eat, for example. Other natural strategies that can help cure cold sore are to apply tea tree oil directly on the cold sore, keep a clove in your mouth or take 1 spoonful of honey with propolis extract daily, for example.

See 5 surefire strategies to cure cold sore quickly.

Pharmacy remedies

A good pharmacy remedy is the ointment called Omcilon Orabase or anti-inflammatory drugs such as Amlexanox 5% in film form, to apply directly on the cold sore is also a good option. In addition, applying 0.2% hyaluronic acid immediately reduces pain.

Although it is rare, in cases where the person has many canker sores, which compromise their diet and quality of life, the doctor can still prescribe the use of thalidomide, dapsone and colchicine, for example, always checking the dosage monthly because of side effects they can cause.

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