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What Does A Lump On The Tongue Indicate?

Hi there Just over three weeks ago I had my right wisdom tooth come out and literally shatter leaving half itself behind. I went to the dentist the next day and had it pulled completely out. Since then I've got a large red what I can only describe as a lump on the right hand side of my tongue (on the actual side) it isn't painful just very uncomfortable as I'm constantly aware of it with swollowing etc, I've had this now for about 3 weeks and it seems to be getting bigger. Today however I notice bumps at the back of my younger scattered on the surface that are red in colour, should I be worried???
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

A red lump on the side of the tongue that is not painful but annoying seems to be most probably due to Hematoma formation.

It is most probably due to tongue trauma caused during the extraction procedure with the extraction instrument..

It is commonly harmless and self resolving, however you can do alternate warm and cool compresses over it for regressing it faster..

Secondly small red bumps on surface of tongue can be inflamed tongue papillae..
Do warm saline gargles and take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen for relief..

If there is no improvement in next 15-20 days consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Does A Lump On The Tongue Indicate?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. A red lump on the side of the tongue that is not painful but annoying seems to be most probably due to Hematoma formation. It is most probably due to tongue trauma caused during the extraction procedure with the extraction instrument.. It is commonly harmless and self resolving, however you can do alternate warm and cool compresses over it for regressing it faster.. Secondly small red bumps on surface of tongue can be inflamed tongue papillae.. Do warm saline gargles and take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen for relief.. If there is no improvement in next 15-20 days consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this helps.. Regards..