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What Causes Swelling In The Lingual Frenulum Under The Tongue?

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Posted on Sat, 15 Feb 2014
Question: I have just discoverd swelling in the lingual frenulum, the connective tissue under my tongue.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer: More details required Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin condition and I hope I am able to help you in the same. There can be various reasons for development of such a swelling in the region of frenulum. I would like to know certain more details from you regarding use development of this swelling. Was it a slowly developing swelling or was it sudden in onset? Do you have any associated pain or is it painless in nature? Is the overlying skin red? Also it would be great if you can click a close up picture on the same and upload it here on this page. You can also mail the same at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul. I am sure I would be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details. Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (39 minutes later)
Dr Paul-- I noticed this swelling of the frenulum this morning, amost immediately after having slipped and fallen flat on my back, having slipped on ice on the raod. It is not painful and does not appear inflamed. The center of the frenulum swelling is approximately the size of a large pea. I'm unable to photograph it! XXXX I have received a new e-mail instructing me to sign in and go to MY Dashboard to see the Dr's message. There's no new message. Pls advise
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (9 hours later)
Brief Answer: Hematoma mouth Detailed Answer: Hi Since the swelling is sudden in onset and is painless and non inflamed, so it is more likely to be a hematoma which must have developed during the sudden trauma due to a fall. In such cases, you just need to wait and watch. It would most probably decrease with time. Just take oral vitamin c tablets for its quick resolution. But if in case, the lesion tends to increase in size or there is any associated pain or fever, then you should see a nearby dermatologist or an ent specialist. It would then be necessary to examine the lesion to rule out other less common possibilities. Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul
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What Causes Swelling In The Lingual Frenulum Under The Tongue?

Brief Answer: More details required Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin condition and I hope I am able to help you in the same. There can be various reasons for development of such a swelling in the region of frenulum. I would like to know certain more details from you regarding use development of this swelling. Was it a slowly developing swelling or was it sudden in onset? Do you have any associated pain or is it painless in nature? Is the overlying skin red? Also it would be great if you can click a close up picture on the same and upload it here on this page. You can also mail the same at YYYY@YYYY with heading as ref to Dr Geetika Paul. I am sure I would be able to help you more once you provide me the pictures and the above details. Waiting for your response Dr Geetika Paul