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Foliate papillae infection intermittentl
Frequent infection of foliate papillae on left side of the tongue. Consult ENT and cancer ruled out. Recommended medicine for food allergies. In spite of medicine am frequently facing problem of papillae infection on left side of the tongue. Please suggest remedial measure
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Firstly the cause of frequent infection should be identified
Some of them could be
Acid reflux from stomach
Allergies: Avoid the food that can trigger your symptoms.
Infections caused by bacteria
Vitamin deficiency:take vitamin suppplements
Next Steps
Talk to your doctor to come up with a treatment plan that works for you. You shouldn’t take any supplements without checking in with your doctor first.
Health Tips
Here are a few other things you can do to keep your papillae and the rest of your mouth healthy:
Practice good oral hygiene:
Brush twice a day,
floss daily, and
use a mouth wash.
Avoid spicy or acidic foods: Foods like citrus fruits and hot pepper can irritate your tongue
Gargle with a mixture of warm water and salt three times a day:This will help keep your mouth clean.
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You need to consult an ENT for this as it involves tongue and soft palate
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Dr. Zoya Chowdhary
Periodontist
13 yrs exp
Jammu
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