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Tongue Ulcer

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Tongue Ulcer

Symptoms: Pain, The ulcers themselves tend to be white and roundish, Some ulcers may have an area of redness around their outer ring, especially if something irritates them.

Medicines: Scientific Name: Leucas aspera, Local Name: Domkolus

Definition:

Tongue ulcers are whitish sores on the tongue. Also called canker sores these ulcers most often develop on the inside of the lips and cheeks. However, they can sometimes appear in other areas of the mouth, such as the gums, tongue, and roof of the mouth. They can appear individually, or a person may experience between two and four at a time. Minor canker sores are usually a few millimeters wide. 

Theme: Traditional Treatment- Conditions

Sub Theme: Mouth ulcer

Source Years: 2023