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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Sores On The Tongue

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Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016
Question: I started getting sores on my tongue and around lower left gum. Now my tongue has a large bump in the middle toward point of tongue. About half of tongue appears swollen.
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
kindly upload the picture of tongue .

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for consulting Health Care Magic.
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as soreness and large bump on tongue is concerned it can be due to sharp edges of teeth , Glossitis , Nutritional deficiency , Bacterial or viral infection .

Can you please upload picture of your tongue so that I can give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

In the meantime do warm saline rinses . Drink plenty of fluid . Avoid hot and spicy food stuff . Maintain proper oral hygiene . Don't take stress .

Awaiting for pictures to comment further . You can simply upload/attach them at the reports section.

Thanks and Regards .
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Sores On The Tongue

Brief Answer: kindly upload the picture of tongue . Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Thanks for consulting Health Care Magic. This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query . I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as soreness and large bump on tongue is concerned it can be due to sharp edges of teeth , Glossitis , Nutritional deficiency , Bacterial or viral infection . Can you please upload picture of your tongue so that I can give you proper diagnosis and treatment plan. In the meantime do warm saline rinses . Drink plenty of fluid . Avoid hot and spicy food stuff . Maintain proper oral hygiene . Don't take stress . Awaiting for pictures to comment further . You can simply upload/attach them at the reports section. Thanks and Regards .