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What Causes Swelling Under The Tongue?

Hi I m having a lot of trouble with my mouth. The underside of my tongue swollen and purple I can barley bite down and my jaw is in so much pain. I can t even rub my lips together comfortably and there s so much pain running down my neck. It feels tight and it s so swollen the underside of my tongue is resting on my teeth. Do you know what is causing this? I really need help!
Mon, 10 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling in the floor of the mouth can be a ranula or mucous retension cyst. This is a cystic lesion arising from the salivary glands particularly sublingual salivary gland. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. This can be treated by surgically removing it or enucleating it under local anesthesia.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Swelling Under The Tongue?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling in the floor of the mouth can be a ranula or mucous retension cyst. This is a cystic lesion arising from the salivary glands particularly sublingual salivary gland. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. This can be treated by surgically removing it or enucleating it under local anesthesia. I hope my answer will help you, take care.