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What Causes Swelling Under Tongue, Swallowing Difficulty And Sore Throat?
Question: I have swelling under my tongue, it is difficult to swallow...had a sore throat on left side but has spread...feeling generally sick (aches)but not feverish...just had a cold in past 2 weeks. not sure if i should wait it out, go to er or go to urgent care...it may be related to irritation of my wisdom tooth also
Brief Answer:
Could you kindly upload an image for review?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this swelling and the difficulty swallowing. This is clearly in response to an infection or irritation. Without fever, an irritation could be more likely. However, I will like to obtain and review an image. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. At this time, take pain medications to address the pain such as Tylenol while we figure out the exact cause and address after reviewing the images.
To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.
I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.
Could you kindly upload an image for review?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this swelling and the difficulty swallowing. This is clearly in response to an infection or irritation. Without fever, an irritation could be more likely. However, I will like to obtain and review an image. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. At this time, take pain medications to address the pain such as Tylenol while we figure out the exact cause and address after reviewing the images.
To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.
I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have decided to go to urgent care due to worsening. Thank you for your help
Brief Answer:
Keep me updated after your v1sit!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand perfectly and think your decision us rational. Keep me updated after your visit to the urgent care. I will like to know how you are doing and see if there is more help I can offer to you.
I wish you well.
Keep me updated after your v1sit!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand perfectly and think your decision us rational. Keep me updated after your visit to the urgent care. I will like to know how you are doing and see if there is more help I can offer to you.
I wish you well.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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