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What Cause Swelling Of The Tongue And Lymph Nodes?

On the left side of my tongue toward my back teeth I have a black dot which swells a little. What would cause this? Also, two nights ago I had swelling on both sides of my tongue, making it feel like I had bitten my tongue. My lymph nodes were swelled a little also. Plus in the front of my neck where the clavical comes together there is a slight lump (swelling). What is going on with me?
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling of the tongue and lymph nodes . Well therecan be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sore throat , inflamed papillae of tongue , allergic reaction of some kind of food , injury to tongue due to sharp edge on tooth or glossitis . I would suggest you to take Levocetrizine or diphenhydramine [benadryl] , do warm saline rinses and gargles and consult orla pathologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) at least for a week along with anti inflammatory and multivitamin supplement specially vitamin B12 . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Cause Swelling Of The Tongue And Lymph Nodes?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling of the tongue and lymph nodes . Well therecan be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sore throat , inflamed papillae of tongue , allergic reaction of some kind of food , injury to tongue due to sharp edge on tooth or glossitis . I would suggest you to take Levocetrizine or diphenhydramine [benadryl] , do warm saline rinses and gargles and consult orla pathologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics ( amoxicillin ) at least for a week along with anti inflammatory and multivitamin supplement specially vitamin B12 . Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari