Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
130 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Painful Pea-sized Lump Inside Tongue

I have a lump about the size of a pea inside my tongue. It's tender. Then I grab my tongue and press it with my forefinger and thumb and it really hurts. It's been sore a couple days now. But today is the first time I've noticed the actual lump itself. It isn't visible, but I sure do feel it when I grab hold of my tongue. What could this be?
posted on Thu, 17 Dec 2015
Twitter Thu, 31 Dec 2015 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 31 Dec 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain a painful pea sized lump over the tongue can be a canker sore that has not yet ulcerated, it can also be due to allergic reaction, physical trauma or due to infection over tongue..
It can also be a Hematoma formed secondary to tongue bite or can also be a Hemangioma..
I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles..
Take a multivitamin daily..
Do cool compresses over the lump or suck ice pops.
You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Aleve..
In case of no improvement in a week consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Painful Pea-sized Lump Inside Tongue

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain a painful pea sized lump over the tongue can be a canker sore that has not yet ulcerated, it can also be due to allergic reaction, physical trauma or due to infection over tongue.. It can also be a Hematoma formed secondary to tongue bite or can also be a Hemangioma.. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles.. Take a multivitamin daily.. Do cool compresses over the lump or suck ice pops. You can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen or Aleve.. In case of no improvement in a week consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..