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What Causes Small Dark Lump At The Base Of Frenulum?
Question: I have a small dark (blueish black) ball like lump at the base of my frenulum on the right side where it attaches to the floor of my mouth. There are smally fleshy bobbles either side of the frenulum and this black lump is just above the right one. It is not painful but I can feel it like a firm bobble when I run the tip of my tongue inside my mouth towards my teeth.
Should there be any cause for concern? I took a photo but don't know how to upload it for you.
Should there be any cause for concern? I took a photo but don't know how to upload it for you.
Brief Answer:
inflammation of sublingual salivary glands .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX ,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
Read your query and gone through reports (image) you have attached as far as I have observed it is due to inflammation of sublingual salivary gland . As sublingual salivary gland is situated under floor of mouth . Salivary gland infection is somewhat common , this can be due to Bacterial or viral infection or spicy food also .
For this I will suggest you do some easy selfcare remedies that you can practice at home-
- Maintaine good oral hygiene . Use chlorhexidine mouthwash .
- Do XXXXXXX warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day that helps you in reduce swelling .
- You can apply Anaesthetic ointment containing lignocaine like Mugel or Dologel .
-Avoid spicy food . Take soft diet .
- Drink lots of water in order to keep mouth moist .
- use sugar free lemon drops to increase flow of saliva .
You can do these selfcare remedies at home if itsnt get better then consult oral surgeon for clinical (visual) examination of swelling and treatment .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help .
inflammation of sublingual salivary glands .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX ,
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
Read your query and gone through reports (image) you have attached as far as I have observed it is due to inflammation of sublingual salivary gland . As sublingual salivary gland is situated under floor of mouth . Salivary gland infection is somewhat common , this can be due to Bacterial or viral infection or spicy food also .
For this I will suggest you do some easy selfcare remedies that you can practice at home-
- Maintaine good oral hygiene . Use chlorhexidine mouthwash .
- Do XXXXXXX warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day that helps you in reduce swelling .
- You can apply Anaesthetic ointment containing lignocaine like Mugel or Dologel .
-Avoid spicy food . Take soft diet .
- Drink lots of water in order to keep mouth moist .
- use sugar free lemon drops to increase flow of saliva .
You can do these selfcare remedies at home if itsnt get better then consult oral surgeon for clinical (visual) examination of swelling and treatment .
Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank you for that. I feel a bit happier now that it shouldn't be anything major.
I will follow your advice. It is actually a little smaller today so think I am on the right track. Its not painful at all.
Thank you.
Regards XXXXXXX
I will follow your advice. It is actually a little smaller today so think I am on the right track. Its not painful at all.
Thank you.
Regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome again .
Read your query nice to hear you are feeling better now . There is nothing to be worried . Follow selfcare remedies at home and do warm saline rinses 4 to 5 times that will help in reducing swelling .
If you have any query feel free to ask I will be happy to help you always . Please dot forget to give your valuable feedback (rate the answer) and write a review about your experience with me .
Regards ,
Dr. Priyanka Tiwari
welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome again .
Read your query nice to hear you are feeling better now . There is nothing to be worried . Follow selfcare remedies at home and do warm saline rinses 4 to 5 times that will help in reducing swelling .
If you have any query feel free to ask I will be happy to help you always . Please dot forget to give your valuable feedback (rate the answer) and write a review about your experience with me .
Regards ,
Dr. Priyanka Tiwari
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