STREP RESULTING IN RAW TONGUE/GUMS

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Asked for Male, 24 Years

I HAD STREP THROUT OVER THE WEEKEND AND MY TONGUE AND GUMS HAVE BECOME EXTREMELY RAW IT HAS BEEN A STRUGGLE TO EVEN DRINK WATER DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF STINGING. PLEASE HELP, I JUST WANT TO EAT AND DRINK LIKE NORMAL AGAIN.

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Dr. Shailee Swarup Dentist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shailee Swarup

Dentist 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hi. I’m sorry for the trouble ur undergoing. I’d suggest seeing a gum specialist ( Periodontist) for them to evaluate clinically the condition and prescribe the ride course of action.

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