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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Lump On Tongue?

I have just had a bad case of pink eye. Was given drops and it cleared up within a three day period. However.. Since then I have developed a sore throat, but more concerned about a pea size lump inside my tongue that is VERY sore. What could that be?
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain sore throat and a pea sized painful lump inside the tongue seems to be probably due to viral infection while it can also be due to strep throat that can be due to bacterial infection..
The tender lump seems to be probably due to inflammation caused due to viral infection and it will resolve gradually as the symptoms subside..

I would suggest you to an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised to anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help..
You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods..

In case of bacterial infection along with other remedies antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin can also be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Sore Throat Along With Lump On Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain sore throat and a pea sized painful lump inside the tongue seems to be probably due to viral infection while it can also be due to strep throat that can be due to bacterial infection.. The tender lump seems to be probably due to inflammation caused due to viral infection and it will resolve gradually as the symptoms subside.. I would suggest you to an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Throat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised to anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods.. In case of bacterial infection along with other remedies antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin can also be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.