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What Causes Stabbing Pain At The Base Of My Tongue?

Over the last 3 days I randomly get a stabbing pain at the base of my tongue which causes me to not be able to talk until the pain goes away. I am unable to get anything out, I have to cough a couple times and swallow then I am able to talk again. I recently had sinus surgery too. Any idea what could be causing this?
Tue, 13 May 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 's  Response
hello thanks for the queiry,,it could be tonsillolith,,it could be tonsillitis also,, do salt water gargle thrice daily,,drink warm water,, u may need antibiotics and analgesics ,,so conslt a ent specialist at the earliest if prblm persists,, hope it helps,,tc
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What Causes Stabbing Pain At The Base Of My Tongue?

hello thanks for the queiry,,it could be tonsillolith,,it could be tonsillitis also,, do salt water gargle thrice daily,,drink warm water,, u may need antibiotics and analgesics ,,so conslt a ent specialist at the earliest if prblm persists,, hope it helps,,tc