Suggest Treatment For Painful Blisters On The Side Of The Tongue

Posted on Sun, 12 Feb 2017

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Sun, 12 Feb 2017 Answered on

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Question : White raised bump on side of tongue which is painful

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide some details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain raised white bump on the side of tongue that is painful is pointing towards Apthous ulcer or Canker sore..

But for a confirmation and better advice please provide following details..
1.Since how many days is the bump present?
2.Did you bite your tongue accidentally?
Please click a picture of the bump and upload here so that I can have a look and advise you accordingly..

Please revert back with answers..

Wishing you good health..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (34 minutes later)

Approximately four days ago
I could have accidentally bit my tongue but I usually bite my cheeks often
I'm sorry but I am not able to upload a picture

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be a Canker sore..

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the answers..

It looks like a Canker sore only and nothing serious..

So do not worry about it..

You can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine over the lump to relieve pain..
Take Vitamin B complex supplements..
Continue doing warm saline gargles..
You can suck ice lollies to reduce inflammation and pain..
Soda bicarb gargle can also help..
You should avoid spicy and hard foods as they can further cause irritation..

It will hopefully resolve in another 3-4 days..

Please write back for more queries..

Hope your query is resolved..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Is it contagious?

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not contagious..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

No, it isn't contagious, although they can recur but still not a sign of contagiousness..
So do not worry about it.

Please write back for more queries..

Regards..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad