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What Causes Lump Oozing Pus Under The Tongue?

I have a lumpy thing under my tongue where my saliva comes out. It started about 3 days ago and keeps getting bigger as the days go on. It especially gets bigger whenever I eat something. Today I realized that the lump was the biggest it had ever gotten and white pus started showing up under my tongue. It hurts when I eat, swallow, spit, and even when I just sit still. What could be the cause for this?
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns....

As per your complain it seems that you have infection in the salivary gland leading pus formation and the white discharge from the opening of the duct is pus..
As there is increase in swelling while eating there is also a possibility that there is obstruction in the duct of the gland due to formation of stones it and is causing backflow of saliva into the gland leading to swelling of gland..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can also advise investigations like x ray or MRI of the gland to confirm the cause..
In case of infection he can advise you antibiotics..
If there is stone formation removal either manually or surgically depending on location of stone can be advised..

As of now you can take painkiller like diclofenac or Ibuprofen for pain..
Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Lump Oozing Pus Under The Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.... As per your complain it seems that you have infection in the salivary gland leading pus formation and the white discharge from the opening of the duct is pus.. As there is increase in swelling while eating there is also a possibility that there is obstruction in the duct of the gland due to formation of stones it and is causing backflow of saliva into the gland leading to swelling of gland.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can also advise investigations like x ray or MRI of the gland to confirm the cause.. In case of infection he can advise you antibiotics.. If there is stone formation removal either manually or surgically depending on location of stone can be advised.. As of now you can take painkiller like diclofenac or Ibuprofen for pain.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..