Tongue Bite Remedy

My husband bite his tongue about five months ago and it never healed up properly. Now he is complaining about it burning bad What can he do to help heal his tongue? It is driving him crazy
( 9 Oct 2009)

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People often bite their tongue either while eating, talking or while indulging in some sort of sport. A tongue bite, though not a cause of concern, can be quite painful and makes the otherwise normal task of eating quite painful. In most cases normal tongue bites heal on their own and do not need any sort of medical treatment.

However, in severe cases where the bite has left a deep cut, medical intervention may be required. The tongue contains saliva and thus heals quickly. But when the cut is deep or severe, it could take some time to heal completely.

In your husband’s case, the healing process must not have been fully completed and a slight gash must have inflamed the sore spot again. You can try these home remedies in order to relieve your husband’s painful condition; however, if your husband does not experience relief within the next five days please visit a doctor immediately.

Staying away from spicy food is one of the most effective remedies, as spicy food will further aggravate an inflamed tongue. Due to the wound, the nerves present in the tongue get exposed. When a person experiencing this condition consumes spicy food, the nerves come in direct contact with the heat present in the food and become inflamed. Therefore consuming bland food and salads are a better option when faced with this condition.

Warm salt water rinses are also very effective in treating tongue bites. Salt contains anti bacterial properties that protect the tongue from infection, and speeds up the healing process. Warm water also helps in removing any food particles that may have got stuck on the tongue.

Applying ice cubes on the affected spot will also prove beneficial in alleviating the pain caused by this condition. Ice works by making the nerves present in the tongue numb, thereby reducing the accompanying pain.

Honey is also very good in treating tongue bites. Consuming a teaspoon of honey twice a day will prove beneficial in treating the pain, as well as in providing the tongue with an effective protective coating against bacteria.

Turmeric is known for its skin healing and rejuvenating properties. Turmeric is also effective when it comes to treating burns and cuts. Mix a pinch of turmeric in a teaspoon of honey and apply it to the injured area for effective results. Turmeric possesses effective anti bacterial and anti microbial qualities and forms a protective layer over the tongue.

Make sure that your husband drinks plenty of cool water throughout the day. Also ask him to avoid hot food, as this could increase the pain and discomfort.

answered by c on 9 Oct 2009, 1:34:50

Tongue Bite Remedy

My husband bite his tongue about five months ago and it never healed up properly. Now he is complaining about it burning bad What can he do to help heal his tongue? It is driving him crazy ( 9 Oct 2009)

My husband bite his tongue about five months ago and it never healed up properly. Now he is complaining about it burning bad What can he do to help heal his tongue? It is driving him crazy
( 9 Oct 2009)