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How Can A Tongue Lump With Pain Causing Swallowing Difficulties Be Treated?
I have an extremely painful bump or sore way back on my tongue i thought it was my throat at the ER last night they said they didnt see anything i just have a viral infection later i felt way back on my tongue and thats where it hurts i am having a problem swallowing and cannot eat what could it be?
Fri, 13 Nov 2020
Hello,
Throat infection - there will be some amount of inflammation, swelling of tissue, which gives that sensation. Do warm salt water gargling 3 times a day, you can use Betadine too for gargling. Anti-inflammatory medication to reduce symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vidya K. R., General & Family Physician
Throat infection - there will be some amount of inflammation, swelling of tissue, which gives that sensation. Do warm salt water gargling 3 times a day, you can use Betadine too for gargling. Anti-inflammatory medication to reduce symptoms.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vidya K. R., General & Family Physician
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