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Could Painful, Hard Bump On The Left Side Of Hard Palate Indicate Clogged Salivary Glands?

I have developed a painful bump on the left side of my hard palate. The bump seemed to come on over night about 3 days ago. Its not very big however it is very painful to the touch. The bump is hard and almost feels bony. With this I belive I may have a mild infection of some sort. Recently I have developed some mild chest congestion and mucus production. I have read into these symptoms and I see many answers pertaining to clogged salivary glands. I am looking for an additional opinion. Any help is greatly appriciated Thanks, Kestin
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi Kestin..

Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have done through your question in detail and can very well understand your concern..

1. A painful bump on hard palate can be due to a blocked duct of minor salivary gland as well as it can be due to a damaged duct of minor salivary gland causing spillage of saliva into soft tissues and formation of Mucocele..
It can get irritated by hard foods leading to pain..

2. It can also be a dental abscess if there is a decayed tooth associated with it..

3. A bony hard swelling can also be a bony torus due to an overgrowth of jaw bone..

You need to consult a dentist and get clinically evaluated to find the exact cause of the swelling..

1. In case of Mucocele mostly small Mucocele gets resolved itself, you should do concentrated salt water rinses as it helps in shrinkage of the lump..
If it is persistent and increase in size surgical removal can be done..

2. In case of dental abscess treatment of the tooth along with antibiotics and painkillers can help..

3. In case of bony torus surgical removal is the only option..

As for now you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen to relieve pain and apply Lignocaine Gel over the lump to reduce discomfort...

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Could Painful, Hard Bump On The Left Side Of Hard Palate Indicate Clogged Salivary Glands?

Hi Kestin.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have done through your question in detail and can very well understand your concern.. 1. A painful bump on hard palate can be due to a blocked duct of minor salivary gland as well as it can be due to a damaged duct of minor salivary gland causing spillage of saliva into soft tissues and formation of Mucocele.. It can get irritated by hard foods leading to pain.. 2. It can also be a dental abscess if there is a decayed tooth associated with it.. 3. A bony hard swelling can also be a bony torus due to an overgrowth of jaw bone.. You need to consult a dentist and get clinically evaluated to find the exact cause of the swelling.. 1. In case of Mucocele mostly small Mucocele gets resolved itself, you should do concentrated salt water rinses as it helps in shrinkage of the lump.. If it is persistent and increase in size surgical removal can be done.. 2. In case of dental abscess treatment of the tooth along with antibiotics and painkillers can help.. 3. In case of bony torus surgical removal is the only option.. As for now you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen to relieve pain and apply Lignocaine Gel over the lump to reduce discomfort... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..