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What Causes Little Lumps On Tongue?

i have two questions 1) i had an ulcer on my right tonsil and little lumps appeared on my tongue that look like blisters the ulcer is gone but the lumps along the back of my tongue are still there, are there any ways i can reduce the size of these lumps? 2) is it possible for the tonsils to split?
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention occur due to tonsillitis. Infection cause fever , dehydration or dry mouth Which further causes lumps on tongue .

Ulcer on tonsil indicate severe infection. Which should not be ignored .

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper evaluation. Doctor may order throat swab culture test or bloosd test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course (penicillin ,amoxicillin or azithromycin )at least for a week.

Doctor may also recommend tonsillectomy.

For now do warm saline gargles several times a day and betadine gargles 2-3 times a day , apply orabase gel if lumps have pain or burning sensation and maintain proper oral hygiene .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Little Lumps On Tongue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention occur due to tonsillitis. Infection cause fever , dehydration or dry mouth Which further causes lumps on tongue . Ulcer on tonsil indicate severe infection. Which should not be ignored . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper evaluation. Doctor may order throat swab culture test or bloosd test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics course (penicillin ,amoxicillin or azithromycin )at least for a week. Doctor may also recommend tonsillectomy. For now do warm saline gargles several times a day and betadine gargles 2-3 times a day , apply orabase gel if lumps have pain or burning sensation and maintain proper oral hygiene . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari