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What Causes Lump In Mouth Along With Difficulty While Swallowing?

I seem to be experiencing some discomfort due to a lump within my tongue towards the left side. Discomfort occurs with swallowing or tongue movement and occurs down the left side of my throat. I would like to know what associations come with this description of location of discomfort. No family history of cancer and I am not a smoker.
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump in mouth along with difficulty while swallowing which could be due to inflamed subepithelial lymphoid tissues . If there are inflammed sub epithelial tissue present along with tonsil enlargement it indicates bacterial infection . The infection of oral cavity like gum infection , tongue infection or tooth infection make these tissues inflamed. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dentist/ oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out upper respiratory infection . Doctor may examine oral cavity physically and may prescribe antibiotics for infection. For now do betadine rinses and gargles. You should maintain complete hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lump In Mouth Along With Difficulty While Swallowing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of lump in mouth along with difficulty while swallowing which could be due to inflamed subepithelial lymphoid tissues . If there are inflammed sub epithelial tissue present along with tonsil enlargement it indicates bacterial infection . The infection of oral cavity like gum infection , tongue infection or tooth infection make these tissues inflamed. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dentist/ oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out upper respiratory infection . Doctor may examine oral cavity physically and may prescribe antibiotics for infection. For now do betadine rinses and gargles. You should maintain complete hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari