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What Can Be Done For Soreness And Swelling Of Tongue And Tender Lymph Node Under Jaw After Biopsy?

I had a tongue biopsy last week - 19Dec - under general anaesthetic due to a recurring ulcer that I have been bothered with for more than a year. This was on the right side of my tongue very near to the front/tip. The surgeon took a slice of my tongue and cauterised the wound without suturing. It has been very sore and uncomfortable to talk, eat or drink, and is very swollen around the wound. The last 24 hours I have noticed that the lymph node under my jaw on the right side (where the section was taken) just in front of my ear is very tender and hurts to touch. Getting a bit concerned as Xmas is in 36 hours and I really thought it would have well settled by now (4 days). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am 60 years old and a smoker (I know, I know!!)
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
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Hello,
Actually tongue is a muscular organ with high vascular supply (blood supply) so the wounds heal on its own and early that is why the doctor must not have given any stitch.
But some packs and medications like antibiotics and painkillers are given for support, I think you should visit the dentist again for the medications. As well you should quit smoking at least for 1 week as it will also delay healing.
Thank you.
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What Can Be Done For Soreness And Swelling Of Tongue And Tender Lymph Node Under Jaw After Biopsy?

Hello, Actually tongue is a muscular organ with high vascular supply (blood supply) so the wounds heal on its own and early that is why the doctor must not have given any stitch. But some packs and medications like antibiotics and painkillers are given for support, I think you should visit the dentist again for the medications. As well you should quit smoking at least for 1 week as it will also delay healing. Thank you.