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What Causes A Red Bump On The Tongue?
Question: I have a bump on my tongue. It showed up suddenly last night. It is smaller and flatter today. It was more white at
first and now is red.
first and now is red.
Brief Answer:
Can be apthous ulcer
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
As per your symptom, it can be an apthous ulcer which has occurred due to any of the following reasons:
- vitamin B12 deficiency
- gastric problem
- thermal injury
- tongue bite
- faulty restoration
- syphilis
- can be premalignant lesion also.
You may take multivitamins with folic acid for better and faster healing. Also apply any topical anaesthetic gel such as mucogel to get rid of pain in that ulcer.
You need to drink juices and eat fresh fruits for vitamin deficiency.
If it doesn't heal by 3 weeks then consult your dentist and get biopsy done.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Can be apthous ulcer
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
As per your symptom, it can be an apthous ulcer which has occurred due to any of the following reasons:
- vitamin B12 deficiency
- gastric problem
- thermal injury
- tongue bite
- faulty restoration
- syphilis
- can be premalignant lesion also.
You may take multivitamins with folic acid for better and faster healing. Also apply any topical anaesthetic gel such as mucogel to get rid of pain in that ulcer.
You need to drink juices and eat fresh fruits for vitamin deficiency.
If it doesn't heal by 3 weeks then consult your dentist and get biopsy done.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Kind regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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