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What Causes Swelling And Lump Like Feeling In The Tongue?

Beginning yesterday my tongue and throat/esophagus started feeling swollen. It has continued today. No breathing problems yet, but I'm worried this is going to get worse while I sleep. It feels like a lump in my lower throat. My tongue isn't super swollen but seems bigger that I notice it in my mouth, pressing against the front roof of my mouth. I also have been burping more than normal but do not have any burning sensation. I've read several things but not sure what to make if it. I have a doctor appointment next week, but wondered if I need to see someone sooner. What are your thoughts
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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Hi,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com.

I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about your tongue.

As per your history, signs and symptoms it seems to me that you are suffering with allergic reaction to your tongue and throat or it can even be the infection to the tongue too.

You don't need to worry, in case there is any deficulties in breathing you need to visit the emergency room as soon as possible. Otherwise there is no need, sometimes because of acid regurgitation there seems to be numbness in the tongue and you feel it is swollen but practically it is not like that.

You can have pantoprazole in morning empty stomach once daily to reduce the burping and regulations. Also take antiallergic like. Levocitrizine to reduce any sort of allergy.

If you feel any breathing deficulties please visit the emergency room. Hope my answer will help you and visit us back if you have any further questions.

Regards
Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray.
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What Causes Swelling And Lump Like Feeling In The Tongue?

Hi, Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern about your tongue. As per your history, signs and symptoms it seems to me that you are suffering with allergic reaction to your tongue and throat or it can even be the infection to the tongue too. You don t need to worry, in case there is any deficulties in breathing you need to visit the emergency room as soon as possible. Otherwise there is no need, sometimes because of acid regurgitation there seems to be numbness in the tongue and you feel it is swollen but practically it is not like that. You can have pantoprazole in morning empty stomach once daily to reduce the burping and regulations. Also take antiallergic like. Levocitrizine to reduce any sort of allergy. If you feel any breathing deficulties please visit the emergency room. Hope my answer will help you and visit us back if you have any further questions. Regards Dr Muzaffer Hussain Parray.