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What Causes Red Colored Lump Under The Tongue?

Hi um I am 18 and a girl. Ifew months ago i realize i had a hard little mass under my tongue. uhh near the middle of the big vein under it. I ignored it ansd then i realized during the night will will get bigger and in the day return small. I still ignore it cause it doesnt hurt and its kinda fun to mess aroudn with,. However recently it has becoem very large. It is red/pink, squishy and soem sort of liquuid seem to be inside. idk what to do. UMMm i have had a cold for the past 2 weeks mild tho. plz help me thank u.
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query red colored lump under the tongue can be due to injury to a minor salivary gland or its ducts leading to spillage of mucous into the adjacent soft tissues leading to formation of a lump. It can also be due to blockage of the duct of major salivary gland known as submandibular salivary gland due to crystalline deposits formed by the minerals present in the saliva. It could be canker sore or caused due to trauma from any food item. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the lump. If it is due to salivary duct blockage it will resolve by digital manipulation and surgical excision. Laser ablation is another treatment option.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Red Colored Lump Under The Tongue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query red colored lump under the tongue can be due to injury to a minor salivary gland or its ducts leading to spillage of mucous into the adjacent soft tissues leading to formation of a lump. It can also be due to blockage of the duct of major salivary gland known as submandibular salivary gland due to crystalline deposits formed by the minerals present in the saliva. It could be canker sore or caused due to trauma from any food item. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated for the exact cause of the lump. If it is due to salivary duct blockage it will resolve by digital manipulation and surgical excision. Laser ablation is another treatment option. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari