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What Causes Recurring Swelling At The Back Side Of The Tongue?
I have had recurring Swelling at the back (right and left) side of my tongue. It hurt so badly for about two days it was extremely difficult to swallow, chew, as well as speak. On the third day the pain lessened. and is completely gone. When i feel it begin i have rinsed with a peridex rinse, and it seems to soothe it.
It begins almost like an ulcer, (which also can occur frequently in my mouth I've noticed after having salty foods), and then feels like the tongue is heavy, thick and swollen, usually just one side at a time. I know i should "have it checked by a physician", but I'm just wanting an Idea of what could be happening.
I did not see and white lumps, although at the right and left corners of my tongue (right on the edges) i do have small red little "bumps" but they I believe are the result of 10 years of clenching at night from wearing my retainer/ night guard.
When the swelling occurs it feels like there is a lump, or and ulcer at the very back of my throat (where the tongue meets).
thank you so much for reading this.
Regards,
Alex
It begins almost like an ulcer, (which also can occur frequently in my mouth I've noticed after having salty foods), and then feels like the tongue is heavy, thick and swollen, usually just one side at a time. I know i should "have it checked by a physician", but I'm just wanting an Idea of what could be happening.
I did not see and white lumps, although at the right and left corners of my tongue (right on the edges) i do have small red little "bumps" but they I believe are the result of 10 years of clenching at night from wearing my retainer/ night guard.
When the swelling occurs it feels like there is a lump, or and ulcer at the very back of my throat (where the tongue meets).
thank you so much for reading this.
Regards,
Alex
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, swelling on back side of tongue can be due to appliance if you are wearing retainer or night guard or any sharp cusp of tooth if any present .
You do is consult dentist and go for Oral examination , if any sharp cusp or shap edges of appliance is there go for trimming .
You can apply ointment Mucopain 2 times a day
Take one capsule vitamin B complex once daily for 7 days
Consult dentist as early as possible.
Hope this will help you.
I have gone through your query, swelling on back side of tongue can be due to appliance if you are wearing retainer or night guard or any sharp cusp of tooth if any present .
You do is consult dentist and go for Oral examination , if any sharp cusp or shap edges of appliance is there go for trimming .
You can apply ointment Mucopain 2 times a day
Take one capsule vitamin B complex once daily for 7 days
Consult dentist as early as possible.
Hope this will help you.
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