Sore on the tongue

What can cause a sore on the tongue?

There are various reasons why you get a wound on or on the Tongue may have. Most of the time this is on the side of the tongue because you have bitten yourself.

A sore on the tongue can also result from the following causes:

• Chemicals or certain foods cause severe irritation
• Herpes infection
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Blisters on the tongue - what to do?

Blisters on the tongue and oral mucosa are painful and annoying. Depending on the cause, you can...

• Mouth ulcers
• bacterial infection
• syphilis
• Allergies

It's normal to have a sore spot on your tongue from time to time, but if it becomes more frequent, you may want to keep a food diary to identify possible allergies. If it is a case of recurring canker sores (purulent inflammatory areas), it makes sense to have one Ask a doctor for advice, as this could be a fungal disease or a pre-cancerous condition act.

This is what you can do about a sore on your tongue:

• Take oral hygiene seriously, but don't overdo it. If you frequently use mouthwash with Chlorhexamed, it not only kills harmful bacteria, but also important and useful ones mouth away. You should also use a soft toothbrush to avoid unnecessary mechanical irritation of your gums and tongue. It is also necessary to change your toothbrush regularly, otherwise the bristles can become small Injuries cause which can ignite.
• A saline rinse can help the wound heal faster and the Pains to reduce. To do this, dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a small glass of lukewarm water. Now rinse your mouth with it for five minutes and spit out the salt water again and again.
• Chamomile tea, which you let cool down, is a good mouthwash; you can also use one as an alternative Moisten chamomile tea bags with hot water, let cool and apply to the sore spot on the tongue press.
• Sage tea for gargling and rinsing the mouth is a good remedy for inflammation as it has a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effect.
• Sucking ice has a pain-relieving effect, but you should be careful if you have sensitive teeth, as the sensitive necks of the teeth may hurt.
• Spicy or acidic foods should not be consumed if you have a mouth or tongue sore. That could make the job even more irritating.
• Another effective method can be to use tea tree oil. You put a drop on a cotton swab and gently dab it on the sore spot on your tongue.

If these measures do not have an effect after a week, or if the complaints If things get worse, you should see a doctor for more details Investigations to clarify the cause. This is also important if you have very frequent and long-lasting sores on your tongue, the origin of which you cannot explain.