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What Causes Pain And Swelling Under The Tongue?

Hello, my gums on the bottom front of my teeth were sore for a day or 2, then it throbbed all night last night and this morning under my tongue is really swollen. It hurts very bad. I have swished with warm salt water, taken bc powder, put ice on it... can u please tell me what this could be possibly? also what can I do to help the pain and swelling? I don't have insurance so a dentist is not an option right now.
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nevermind, didn't realize I had to pay, no money on card.... great
posted on Mon, 15 Aug 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and swelling under the tongue which is due to friction of tongue with teeth and it is due to continue irritation. Need not to worry, it normally subside in few days and if there is pain or bleeding along with burning sensation or other symptoms then you should consult dentist/oral surgeon and get complete examination done. Apply honey at night and take plenty of fluids.
Start taking vitamin B12 supplement. Maintain complete oral hygiene. If pain is sever then take Ibuprofen.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain And Swelling Under The Tongue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain and swelling under the tongue which is due to friction of tongue with teeth and it is due to continue irritation. Need not to worry, it normally subside in few days and if there is pain or bleeding along with burning sensation or other symptoms then you should consult dentist/oral surgeon and get complete examination done. Apply honey at night and take plenty of fluids. Start taking vitamin B12 supplement. Maintain complete oral hygiene. If pain is sever then take Ibuprofen. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari