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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Tongue With Sore Throat?

I hard a hard painful lump on the bottom of my tongue that i can feel from the top too. It just formed yesterday and if I squeeze from both sides I feel it and it hurts. I have a sore throat right now, I m not sure if that has to do with it. Do you know what this could be?
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention is due to viral infection . Usually the symptoms go away in few days by its own.

I would suggest you to :-

- Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day .

- Maintain proper oral hygiene .

- For pain and inflammation take asprin or ibuprofen(if not allergic).

- Give warm compresses externally.

Consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper evaluation of condition and rule out causes like strep throat or acidic reflux. Doctor may order throat swab test or blood test to confirm the diagnosis.

Doctor may prescribe steroid medicine, anti viral (acyclovir) or antibiotics depending upon diagnosis.

Avoid hot and spicy food .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes A Painful Lump On The Tongue With Sore Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention is due to viral infection . Usually the symptoms go away in few days by its own. I would suggest you to :- - Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day . - Maintain proper oral hygiene . - For pain and inflammation take asprin or ibuprofen(if not allergic). - Give warm compresses externally. Consult ENT specialist (ear,nose,throat) for proper evaluation of condition and rule out causes like strep throat or acidic reflux. Doctor may order throat swab test or blood test to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe steroid medicine, anti viral (acyclovir) or antibiotics depending upon diagnosis. Avoid hot and spicy food . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari