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There is a swelling under the tongue , I want to know what it is amd how to treat it. Photo uploaded .

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Hello It needs to be examined physically Please visit the dentist for evaluation and treatment plan ...  Read More

My boyfriend had half his tongue removed in 2015 after a bad car accident. now he cant keep the saliva in his mouth.it is really embarrassing. is there some type of otc or rx medicine he can take to help dry up the excess saliva in his mouth?

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Please check with his doctor and his condition I don’t think this can be controlled with drugs as half of his tongue has been removed may be nerve to been cut off But must consult his surgeon or a ne ...  Read More

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I have dry mouth from past 2 months. I was just observing my tongue so i saw this. Is it swelling under the tongue or is it normal?

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It is a swelling under the tongue and it's called Ranula.... ...  Read More

I feel like have a swelling in my tongue and I can see a black spot in my tongue i fear it is cancer

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Dont worry. Consult doctor near by u ...  Read More

Hello Doctor I'm having soar throat & tongue swelling from last 2 days ... I'm unable to sleep properly..due to swelling of tongue...( I didnt feel like this anytime before this ) Any vitamin deficiency or any health issue ? Thank you

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You are having sore throat symptoms. sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. • The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis ...  Read More

Swelling on both sides of the tongue with reddish discolouration. Whitish patches on the tongue(not very much though). Burning sensation on the tongur while eating. No fever. Vitamin levels normal. Diabetic.

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Mostly apthous ulcer ...  Read More

I have tongue swelling for past 2 months. It is scalloped at the edges with tooth marks on sides. I hv 2 small growth in the bottom side of the tongue. I feel heavy in the throat and looks bulky. Please help.

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Hi, thanks for the query, There is possibly of being a malignancy is more with your symptoms, You may need to take biopsy from the growth beneath your tongue, kindly consult a dentist or ENT surgeon i ...  Read More

I have a swelling on the left side of my tongue, it is 1week old initially paining, used Dologel for 2 days the pain subsided, but swelling still there with a burning sensation at times. Checked with dentist, he found no issue with teeth. Can anyone help

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hello you need to consult an oral surgeon and get it checked. ...  Read More

I have slight swelling in tongue and I have been to e doctors. One said macroglossia and other one said it's glossitis not macroglossia. What is the difference between the two conditions glossitis and macroglossia?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Swelling seen underneath the tongue since 3 months postconception initially was smaller In size like mouth ulcers now in the present size

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Maam, get it examined and mostly it needs excision of the growth followed by pathplogical examination of the specimen. If you don't have any habits nothing to be scared of, may be its a benign minor s ...  Read More

My husband drank hot tea one week ago and since then he has this hard round ball like thing under his tongue. He says it doesn't hurt neither.

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Nothing to be worried about unless it causes any discomfort ...  Read More

Yesterday I have swelling in my tongue and problem breathing .. I used Alegra 120 and it took almost 3 hours to become normal after taking that . It's 7 th time I have it in this year . What to do ..

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You might be allergic to some food items , dust or any other allergens around . Try to find out the pattern or things that flare up this allergic reaction in your body .. And completely avoid them . ...  Read More

Hello!! I have these spots on tongue.. i am little bit tensed about it.. kindly reply if is normal or not?? Thanks in advance..

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It's quite normal for now .....you may have a checkup ...  Read More

It’s been 25 days since my wisdom tooth surgery, and from the second day, I’ve had numbness, burning, and pins-and-needles on the right side of my tongue. The sensation is now milder and limited to a small patch. And some time wider I An oral surgeon prescribed Rejuvnex CD3 NF, and the dentist advised Neurobion Forte with 15 days of steroids. The

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Hello It takes a little longer if there is a nerve damage and it is reversible there is nothing to worry. Please continue using the medication as prescribed by the doctor. ...  Read More

Half Tooth broke while eating dinner ( 2nd last tooth bottom right side) no pain, I see some black texture on broken tooth. The sharp point of broken tooth brushes against the tongue and causing irritation.

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The broken tooth needs treatment. Kindly consult a dentist. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have a bubble-like growth on the upper side, inside my tongue. Can you please tell me what it is and suggest possible treatment?

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Those are normal ...  Read More

Hi I have been having reddish colour swelling under the tongue since 3 4 days . There are no symptoms of pain at all. What should I do? Is this any serious issue?

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Hello It will be helpful for us to guide you if you attach a photograph of the lesion. ...  Read More

My tongue is swollen for last 3 days. I don't know the reason. due to swelling I am unable to talk properly.

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Hii A swollen tongue can be due to allergic reaction or an injury or even infection etc Did you notice any swelling on your eyes / lips ? If your swollen tongue is accompanied by trouble breathing, ...  Read More

Hello, I have a bump on tongue. It's painless. It's not cured since few months. I got small amout of blood for 2 times when using tongue cleaner. Size remains same. But it's there on tongue on two spots. it's kind of swelling type. Please help. I am attaching my tongue picture and CBP report

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Avoid using tongue cleaner Take antacid and multivitamin ...  Read More

I have vaccinated my 3 and half month child with 3 shots on last Tuesday, yesterday I have just noticed the swelling at the inner side of his left thigh pls do suggest the remedy to get rid of that lump.

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It may be a reactive lymph node or vaccine lump . Wait for some more time or show it to pediatric surgeon to rule out abscess. ...  Read More

I got GERD from last one month and gas coming out of throat isvery constant even with medication. From the last 2 weeks while cleaning the tongue I am noticing some extra layer of swelling on my base of the tongue which I can't see but it is constant with no pain or any sensation . Is it normal or should I get it checked?

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U shud do proper ent evaluation Throat endoscopy for base of tongue evaluation ...  Read More

I facing problem with tongue, I feeling swelling and inflammation on tongue for all time since last one year, Please suggests medicines for remedy

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Could you share a picture for spot diagnosis Because there are so many reasons for tongue inflammation ...  Read More

I have shared my tongue image.Is it anything serious about this bump? I am not a smoker,nor alcoholic nor chewing tobaco.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Tongue scalloped and white line on side And on buccal muscosa And tongue is bit hairy on touch Is it a serous condition No other symptoms than above

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It can be normal geographical tongue ...  Read More

Tongue appears hairy on touch Gets coated on eating And white line on buccal mucosa at point of contact of teeth And tongue is scalloped

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The hairy appearance of tongue is because of papillae. If it was not like that before and is appearing like that now then you need to consult a dentist. For the coating use a tongue cleaner everday to ...  Read More

My tongue is scalloped and hairy feeling when I touch it ,how to get rid of it Tongue appears to be big

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It can be candidiasis or hairy leukoplakia. Antioxidants along with topical antifungals has to be taken to relieve the condition. You can consult through this for prescription of medication. ...  Read More

I am attaching pictures of my tongue. Does it look normal ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

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Ulcers visible get examined by doctor ...  Read More

I feel my tongue side of part of it always getting touched by the teeth Is it normal And have white line in cheek and tongue

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It can be chronic cheek biting due to sharp edges of teeth or malocclusion. White line in cheek and tongue has to be checked clinically.you can consult through this for diagnosis and management of the ...  Read More

3 months back I underwent wisdom tooth removal procedure.. from that time I can't sense any taste in my right side tongue.. what can I do now... If I touch my tongue it feels different.. currently am out of country so I can't able to visit my dentist.. kindly help me

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Most commonly caused by an allergic reaction from eating certain foods or chemicals, low calcium levels which is also known as hypocalcemia, a bacterial infection like Lymes disease, or a condition in ...  Read More

Hello I hope you are doing well I have sores on the right side of my tongue. There is a little swelling as well and whenever and it has become sensitive which means I feel it when my molar teeth touches that part

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

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