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The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation. Treatment usually does not require hospitalization unless tongue swelling is severe. Good oral hygiene is necessary, including thorough tooth brushing at least twice a day, and flossing at least once a day. Corticosteroids such as...[read article]
Tests for Glossitis
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Glossitis
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Keep Blood Glucose under Control
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Prescribed Medications for Glossitis
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FLUCONAZOLE (floo KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
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NYSTATIN (nye STAT in) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections. More
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B-COMPLEX VITAMIN with VITAMIN C (B-KOM pleks VAHY tuh min with VAHY tuh min C) is a multivitamin. It is mostly used to help provide good nutrition to people who ne... More
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TRIAMCINOLONE (trye am SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to reduce swelling and ulcers in the mouth. It helps treat and relieve mouth sores that are not ... More
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedur... More
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Over the Counter Medications for Glossitis
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B-COMPLEX VITAMIN with VITAMIN C (B-KOM pleks VAHY tuh min with VAHY tuh min C) is a multivitamin. It is mostly used to help provide good nutrition to people who ne... More
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin and surrounding tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedur... More
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Self Care for Glossitis
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Dietary counseling provides individualizing nutritional care for encouraging modification of eating habits. It may also assist in prevention or treatment of nutriti... More
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There are a lot of ways to quit smoking and many resources to help you. Family members, friends, and coworkers may be supportive or encouraging, but the desire and ... More
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Blood glucose monitoring refers to the ongoing measurement of blood sugar (glucose. Monitoring can be done at any time using a portable device called a glucometer. ... More
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