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Swollen side of the tongue

2022-09-28 18:15:31
I have a swollen side of the tongue for 1 day. The entire side is not swollen , a small portion towards the tip is swollen. It is neither red or white. It is tongue colour only. I experienced it after my dinner last night. Any suggestions?
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You must have bit  your tongue so not to be worried you will be fine so pls avoid spicy hot food for a day or two

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Maybe it is a traumatic ulcer .you maybe relieved after taking topical lignocaine analgesic gel.

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It can be aphthous ulcer..topical and systemic corticosteroids has to be taken to relieve symptoms. You can consult through this for prescription of medication.

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