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Suggest Medication For A Lump In The Tongue

I have a bump on the center/right side of my tongue that has gotten bigger within the last couple of days. It is red, but when looking closer, beneath the surface it looks a little grey in the center. The bump is solid and is mildly painful. (Scale of 1-10, I say about a 2/3) Is this something I need to be concerned about or are there any OTC meds that can reduce the swelling?
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.
1.It looks like infection / inflammation with swollen tongue and redness.
2.In this case you need a course of antibiotics.
3.I suggest you to see ENT specialist and let the doctor examine your tongue and prescribe the medication.
4.As you are saying its a lump - it need to be examined and do needful investigations (may be a biopsy -only if doctor examined feels)
5.Home remedy for temporary to reduce oral infections / inflammation do some salt water gargling will give relief.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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Suggest Medication For A Lump In The Tongue

welcome to Health care magic. 1.It looks like infection / inflammation with swollen tongue and redness. 2.In this case you need a course of antibiotics. 3.I suggest you to see ENT specialist and let the doctor examine your tongue and prescribe the medication. 4.As you are saying its a lump - it need to be examined and do needful investigations (may be a biopsy -only if doctor examined feels) 5.Home remedy for temporary to reduce oral infections / inflammation do some salt water gargling will give relief. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.