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Posted on Fri, 21 Oct 2016
Question: Hi, I have a smooth, white bump under my tongue on what I think is my sublingual gland. The pain is minor, mostly when I move my tongue. I am also sick with a cold (I've been sick for about 4 days). I am wondering if this is related to my cold, and if this will pass on its own? Also, what can I do in the meantime to help facilitate healing? Thanks! I do not want to have to go into a doctor's office if it will likely pass on its own.
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Seems like Canker Sore..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your explanation of symptoms and the image attached the white smooth bump with redness and inflammation surrounding it seems to be Canker Sore or Apthous Ulcer..

Nothing to worry as it will resolve soon..

You can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine over it..
You can do warm saline gargles..
Soda bicarb solution in water can also be used for gargles..
Avoid spicy and hard foods..
Sucking ice pops can also help in reducing Inflammation..

Any further questions are welcome..

Hope this helps..

Regards..

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Suggest Treatment For Canker Sores

Brief Answer: Seems like Canker Sore.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your explanation of symptoms and the image attached the white smooth bump with redness and inflammation surrounding it seems to be Canker Sore or Apthous Ulcer.. Nothing to worry as it will resolve soon.. You can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine over it.. You can do warm saline gargles.. Soda bicarb solution in water can also be used for gargles.. Avoid spicy and hard foods.. Sucking ice pops can also help in reducing Inflammation.. Any further questions are welcome.. Hope this helps.. Regards..