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I Have A Hard Pea-sized Nodule That Has Appeared Inside My Tongue, What Could This Be ?

Hi, I am a 31 year-old female 5 7 120 lbs. I have a hard pea-sized nodule that has appeared inside my tongue, near the midline and toward the front. It has gotten bigger throughout the day and become increasingly more painful. It is affecting my speech and causing tooth and jaw pain now. I have noticeable swelling on the affected half of my tongue as well as some visible redness directly over the lump. Additionally, I am recovering from a mild cold, sore throat , and pink-eye (not sure if that s related). What could this be, and should I go to the ER or make an appt. with my doctor in the morning?
posted on Tue, 26 Apr 2011
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hello,
It is most likely a blocked salivary gland, or in medical terms, a sialocele... and if its an ulcerated lesion then chances of some early tumorous growth have to be ruled out.
better make an appointment with your doc as early as possible....
take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. E. Bharathikannan's  Response
hello,
its better you get a consultation with the oral pathologist for a clear diagnosis and get it treated soon. hope there is no serious complication through your given symptoms but dont delay when there is pain. take care
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I Have A Hard Pea-sized Nodule That Has Appeared Inside My Tongue, What Could This Be ?

Hello, It is most likely a blocked salivary gland, or in medical terms, a sialocele... and if its an ulcerated lesion then chances of some early tumorous growth have to be ruled out. better make an appointment with your doc as early as possible.... take care.