What Causes Swollen Bumps On My Tongue?

Posted on Sat, 21 Mar 2015

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Question : my left side of throat is swollen and I have lie bumps on my tounge. A little fever

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.

This could be a case of strep throat. If your symptoms do not improve within the next 24 to 48 hours it would be reasonable for you to visit with a local doctor and he may consider offering you antibiotic therapy to help eliminate the infection.

Otherwise I would focus on good hydration. If you have significant pain it would be reasonable to try some ibuprofen as well.

I hope you feel better soon but if not please talk to your doctor soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Galamaga

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar