I have a very dry mouth , particularly at night, sore tongue and small lumps appearing under the tongue, and a sore on the top of tounge, with generally a dirty tongue. Dry nose and throat, headache, inflamed throat, congestion in lungs, mostly clear or white very sticky mucous, glands are up, stiff neck, voice is affected. I am 53 yrs of age, about 90kg, female. Not on any medication.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. As per your query sore tongue, lumps and inflamed throat is due to viral infection. Usually the symptoms go away in few days by its own. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day. Maintain proper oral hygiene. For pain and inflammation take aspirin or ibuprofen(if not allergic). Give warm compresses externally. Meanwhile you can use topical anesthetic like lidocaine and topical analgesic like choline salicylate. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose,throat) for proper evaluation of condition and rule out causes like strep throat or acidic reflux. Maintain proper oral hygiene. Doctor may order throat swab test or blood test to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe steroid medicine, anti-viral (acyclovir) or antibiotics depending upon diagnosis. Avoid hot and spicy food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes,