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What Does A Tiny Bump On Palatoglossal Arch Indicate?

Hi, I noticed a tiny bump on my palatoglossal arch for months now. It s size has remained. I don t smoke and don t drink, as well. I also don t perform oral sex (swear). I m in my 20s. Sometimes, it gets reddish and painful, but normally it s just a bump that I feel whenever I swallow food. A doctor advised me to undergo a minor surgery to have a biopsy ... I asked you to also give me more information about my tiny bump. Thank you and may you help more of us in the future. :)
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Following are the common causes for tiny bump on palatoglossal arch.
1. Vitamin deficiency
2. Infection
3. Friction due to hard to chew food.
So before biopsy, you should try these steps first.
1. Start multivitamin containing folic acid, niacin, vitamin b12 and zinc tablet.
2. Do chlorhexidine mouth gargles 5-6 times a day to prevent infection.
3. Avoid hard to chew food. Drink plenty of fluids orally.
If you are not improving after 1 month then go for biopsy for the diagnosis.
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What Does A Tiny Bump On Palatoglossal Arch Indicate?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Following are the common causes for tiny bump on palatoglossal arch. 1. Vitamin deficiency 2. Infection 3. Friction due to hard to chew food. So before biopsy, you should try these steps first. 1. Start multivitamin containing folic acid, niacin, vitamin b12 and zinc tablet. 2. Do chlorhexidine mouth gargles 5-6 times a day to prevent infection. 3. Avoid hard to chew food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. If you are not improving after 1 month then go for biopsy for the diagnosis.