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What Causes Tongue Pain With Bruising At The Back Side?

I have pain in the back of my tongue on the sides, that hurts when I swallow or yawn . It s not a canker sore or burn , but a bruised feeling or a strained feeling I have ha it for three days. I'm scared and don't know what it could be. I notice I push my tongue against my teeth sometimes, but the pain is only in the back sides of tongue. Please help. My email is ( YYYY@YYYY ). Thank you Lynn
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain it seems that there is inflammation of the tongue and the painful bruised feeling is due to it..
It can occur due to a number of causes like deficiency iron and vitamin B12, acid reflux, stress, burning with hot food, physical injury etc..
I would suggest you to take multivitamin supplements..
Gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine..
Suck ice pops and gargle with cold water..
Avoid spicy food and maintain a good oral hygiene..
You can also take Ibuprofen to relieve soreness and inflammation..
In case of no improvement consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Tongue Pain With Bruising At The Back Side?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain it seems that there is inflammation of the tongue and the painful bruised feeling is due to it.. It can occur due to a number of causes like deficiency iron and vitamin B12, acid reflux, stress, burning with hot food, physical injury etc.. I would suggest you to take multivitamin supplements.. Gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine.. Suck ice pops and gargle with cold water.. Avoid spicy food and maintain a good oral hygiene.. You can also take Ibuprofen to relieve soreness and inflammation.. In case of no improvement consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.