Question 1

feels like a lump on the back part of my tongue?

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See a ENT: The sensation of a bump in the back of tongue may just be swelling due to acid reflux, but it is also possible there is a tumor below the surface of the tongue that you can't yet see. Especially if you are a smoker or drinker you should see a doctor.

Question 2

painless,small&invisible lump inside the lower part of the left cheek(i feel it with my tongue). i had it for a year. could it be something serious?

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Lump inside cheek: Painless,small&amp;invisible lump inside the lower part of the left cheek(I feel it with my tongue). I had it for a year. Could it be something serious? ANS: Could be but need more history.Do you smoke or chew or dip tobacco? Is so stop. You need too have a Dr or dentist look in your mouth. Let us know what it is.

Question 3

lump roof of mouth reddishpink white surrounded by greyish  red by tonsils,bumps sides of tongue elongated now part of lip white 8 wks,glands sore 42yrs smoke?

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Oral Lesion: Any lesion that has not resolved on its own within a 2 week period should be investigated. Please call a local dentist for an appointment.

Question 4

i am experiencing  a big lump in the upper part of my mouth on the side along with a lump feeling in my throat also a tingling feel in the face all on the same side?

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Lump: Any pain, bleeding, or as in your case swelling should be evaluated.  Important that you see your Dentist immediately.  Most likely cause would be spreading infection, but there are many other possibilities.

Question 5

i have a hard lump in the left top part of my mouth and it hurts what is it ?

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Exam needed: Impossible to say what it might be without seeing it. Get a medical exam.

Question 6

should there be a long lump on the back of my tongue or where i swallow?

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Depends: Some lumps are perfectly normal on the back of the tongue (tastebuds) and some are variations of normal. Some are the result of trauma and some arise from neoplastic events. The best way to determine what your lumps are is to get an exam from a dentist and go from there.

Question 7

i am experiencing a lump on the back of my tongue. it is not visible. the following also describes me: difficulty swallowing. what should i do?

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See an ENT: There are several reasons you may feel this way including infection, swelling of lingual tonsils, benign growth of the tongue, acid reflux, etc. A visit with an ENT with a thorough head and neck examination is warranted.

Question 8

have had chronic post nasal drip for 3 weeks. have noticed a small hard lump on the back of tongue near throat and throat is sore when i swallow. any?

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Drip unrelated: Post nasal drip does not induce  growth of an intra oral lesion.  Tumors on the tongue most often occur in the anterior 1/3.  These appear as ulcers on the lateral side of the tongue.  A small number of lesions grow in posterior 1/3 just before the epiglottis.  It can be felt as a firm mid line   lump and   should be checked by H&amp;N surgeon.  If bx +,  excision is by transhyoid pharyngotomy.

Question 9

inside the back of tongue feels like there is a lump inside it, and it feels very uncomfortable, it's been like this for 4 days now, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: Difficult to tell without seeing it, size, location, firm or soft, color... Therefore please go see a dentist as soon as possible.

Question 10

got what feels like 8 tiny skin tags in a cluster at back of the tongue in the middle is this normal i have bigger lumps behind it which i no are ok?

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Skin tags: these could your taste buds on the back of your tongue.  best to see your physician to check for sure

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Painless,small&invisible lump inside the lower part of the left cheek(i feel it with my tongue). i had it for a year. could it be something serious?

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Lump roof of mouth reddishpink white surrounded by greyish red by tonsils,bumps sides of tongue elongated now part of lip white 8 wks,glands sore 42yrs smoke?

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I am experiencing a big lump in the upper part of my mouth on the side along with a lump feeling in my throat also a tingling feel in the face all on the same side?

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I have a hard lump in the left top part of my mouth and it hurts what is it ?

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Should there be a long lump on the back of my tongue or where i swallow?

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I am experiencing a lump on the back of my tongue. it is not visible. the following also describes me: difficulty swallowing. what should i do?

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Have had chronic post nasal drip for 3 weeks. have noticed a small hard lump on the back of tongue near throat and throat is sore when i swallow. any?

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Inside the back of tongue feels like there is a lump inside it, and it feels very uncomfortable, it's been like this for 4 days now, what is it?

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Got what feels like 8 tiny skin tags in a cluster at back of the tongue in the middle is this normal i have bigger lumps behind it which i no are ok?

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