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What Causes Right-sided Pain And Red Bumps Behind And On Tongue?

Hi, I have slight pain on the right side of the back of my tongue when i eat, swallow and especially when I brush my teeth. I just checked it out and there seems to be little red bumps on the sides on the back of my tongue. What does that indicate?
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Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The symptom you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as 'canker sore '. It could be because of enlargement of papillae of tongue mainly lingual papillae.

There can be many reasons like minor injury , stress (common ) , hormonal changes and hot , acidic food .

I would suggest you to :-

- Avoid hot and spicy food .

- Do warm saline rinses .

- Also do betadine rinses .

- Suck on ice cube and apply orabase gel before taking meal .

- Start taking supplement containing vitamin B12 and folic acid .

If condition doesn't start improving in a week then consult oral pathologist .

Doctor may examine physically or order blood test and prescribe steroid ointment , antibiotics (amoxicillin) or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis .
Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Right-sided Pain And Red Bumps Behind And On Tongue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptom you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as canker sore . It could be because of enlargement of papillae of tongue mainly lingual papillae. There can be many reasons like minor injury , stress (common ) , hormonal changes and hot , acidic food . I would suggest you to :- - Avoid hot and spicy food . - Do warm saline rinses . - Also do betadine rinses . - Suck on ice cube and apply orabase gel before taking meal . - Start taking supplement containing vitamin B12 and folic acid . If condition doesn t start improving in a week then consult oral pathologist . Doctor may examine physically or order blood test and prescribe steroid ointment , antibiotics (amoxicillin) or antiviral depending upon the diagnosis . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari