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What Causes Swelling In The Mouth And Difficulty In Swallowing?

Hi, I have a swelling in my mouth just before the tonsils. I can t say that this is tonsillitis because my throat doesn t hurt. There is just a part in my mouth that is swelling and is preventing me from speaking normally, eating and swallowing normally, and it constantly hurts.
Mon, 4 Feb 2019
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Hi,

You have symptoms of swelling in the mouth and difficulty in swallowing which could be due to inflamed sub-epithelial lymphoid tissues and could be due to gum infection and tooth infection make these tissues inflamed.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult oral pathologist once for proper examination and to rule out upper respiratory infection.

The doctor may examine the oral cavity physically and may prescribe antibiotics for the infection. Avoid intake of sharp and spicy food substances.

For now, do beta-dine rinses and gargles. You should maintain complete hygiene.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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What Causes Swelling In The Mouth And Difficulty In Swallowing?

Hi, You have symptoms of swelling in the mouth and difficulty in swallowing which could be due to inflamed sub-epithelial lymphoid tissues and could be due to gum infection and tooth infection make these tissues inflamed. Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult oral pathologist once for proper examination and to rule out upper respiratory infection. The doctor may examine the oral cavity physically and may prescribe antibiotics for the infection. Avoid intake of sharp and spicy food substances. For now, do beta-dine rinses and gargles. You should maintain complete hygiene. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Harry Maheshwari, Dentist