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What Causes Pus-filled Bump Under The Tongue?

I have had a spot like bump on the floor of my mouth for around two months, it is never painful but it bursts after growing then disappears for a few days, clear puss seems to come from it when burst, it grows right next to my salivary gland and I am becoming quite concerned as I thought it may have resolved itself by now any help would be much appreciated
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query

As per your complain it looks like you have formation of a mucous cyst also known as a Mucocele..

It is associated with salivary glands when the duct of the gland gets obstructed or damaged leading to accumulation of mucous/ saliva into soft tissues forming a lump..

It is a harmless and self resolving condition..

You can do concentrated salt water rinses as it helps in regression of the lump..

But in case if it is recurring then surgical removal of the same can help in preventing further recurrence..

Hope this information helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Pus-filled Bump Under The Tongue?

Hi.. Thanks for the query As per your complain it looks like you have formation of a mucous cyst also known as a Mucocele.. It is associated with salivary glands when the duct of the gland gets obstructed or damaged leading to accumulation of mucous/ saliva into soft tissues forming a lump.. It is a harmless and self resolving condition.. You can do concentrated salt water rinses as it helps in regression of the lump.. But in case if it is recurring then surgical removal of the same can help in preventing further recurrence.. Hope this information helps.. Regards..