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What Causes Inflamed Swelling Under Lingual Frenulum?

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Posted on Thu, 8 May 2014
Question: Last night I had swelling under lingual frenulum about the size of a nickel with white edges on one side. I rinsed with saltwater several times and today it is much smaller and red. It seems to straddle the frenulum at near the floor of my mouth. What should I do? It looks just like a second tongue. I've been on these drugs gor years and having no signs of GERD. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Prahlad Duggal (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Antiseptic gargles and triamcinonolone gel Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. From the photograph. it seems like an inflamed swelling in relation to bilateral submandibular gland (salivary gland) duct opening. The cause can be some sludge, stone or otherwise blockage to the secretion of the saliva or without blockage an inflammation in that area. Please take plenty of fluids, use an antiseptic or warm saline rinses and a keep that area clean. Frequent rinsing in that area will help and the swelling should gradually reduce. Local application of triamcinolone gel will help if the swelling does not subside in a day or two. If swelling increases, please consult an ENT and you may need to take antibiotics. Feel free to ask another query. Regards
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What Causes Inflamed Swelling Under Lingual Frenulum?

Brief Answer: Antiseptic gargles and triamcinonolone gel Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. From the photograph. it seems like an inflamed swelling in relation to bilateral submandibular gland (salivary gland) duct opening. The cause can be some sludge, stone or otherwise blockage to the secretion of the saliva or without blockage an inflammation in that area. Please take plenty of fluids, use an antiseptic or warm saline rinses and a keep that area clean. Frequent rinsing in that area will help and the swelling should gradually reduce. Local application of triamcinolone gel will help if the swelling does not subside in a day or two. If swelling increases, please consult an ENT and you may need to take antibiotics. Feel free to ask another query. Regards