Suggest Treatment For Raised Sore Lump On The Tongue

Posted on Tue, 18 Oct 2016

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Question : I've had this white lump on my tongue for 4 days it's raised and is really sore, what should I do? What is it? Is it something bad? How long should I wait before seeing GP or Dentist? I'll attach picture so you can see

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the picture you uploaded and the painful white lesion , Aphthous ulceration is the most likely diagnosis.

Vitamin B B1,6 and 12 combination and FOLIC ACID supplementation can be advised for a month.

OINTMENT containing cetalkonium chloride and choline salicyltae can be used locally for the pain associated with the lesion. Antibiotics like Doxycycline course can be prescribed if the lesions persist or worsen despite the above measures. Tobacco chewing and smoking should be strictly avoided.
If the lesions still persist, oral brush biopsy should be considered to rule out the possibility of a malignant lesion in consultation with your doctor.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (19 hours later)

Okay so for a month so this and if it doesn't get any better go see my GP?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)

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Hello again.

It would be a better option for your GP to prescribe these medications. You can discuss these options with him.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar