Question 1

i feel this lump in floor of mouth under tongue. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Lump in mouth: See a dentist or an ENT specialist as soon as possible. Any lump in your mouth is not normal and needs to be evaluated.

Question 2

i have a lump on floor of mouth under tongue. it feels like one lump on right side but i can see two in the mirror with white heads. oral cancer?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: Seek the care of your dentist.  This can simply be the salivary ducts, but it is always better to visually check first with the dentist.  The dentist can perform an oral cancer examination with a veloscope or with visilite procedure in addition to manually palpation of the area in question.

Question 3

i have a small lump under my tongue like an alsore but doesnt hurt, is very red. its not in the tongue but floor of mouth. what can it be.

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: It could be a blocked mucous or salivary duct, mucocele or any other pathology or even normal anatomical structure. It is always recommended to check with your dentist or PCP  and have it checked out.

Question 4

lump on floor of mouth, pressed with tongue, moved somewhere, now excessive saliva and pulsating sensation on mouth floor all day. ?

Accepted Answer

See: See a dentist as soon as possible for an evaluation. We cannot diagnose these types of situations over the internet.

Question 5

today my mouth started hurting for no reason. i ran my tongue on the floor of mouth and feel little lumps. when i swallow it feels like lump in throat?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: there is a list of ten different things, that could be the reason for these symptoms, from strep throat, to a candida in the mouth, to STD, so go, and see a doctor for appropriate evaluation, and examination, and proper treatment.

Question 6

hard lump on floor of mouth, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On where it is and how long it has been there. Can be a calcific plug in a salivary gland or more serious so more information is needed on its location and duration. See your ent/oral surgeon.

Question 7

im 19, have a small painless lump on inner bottom gum on the right side. (floor of mouth side of gum) it looks mouth flesh-coloured. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Lots of things: Could be a small boney protuberance called a torus, a blocked swollen minor salivary gland, a draining abscessed tooth, a gum infection, or one of innumerable types of lesions.  Has to be examined to be diagnosed.  Please call your dentist for an appointment.

Question 8

i have small bumps in the back of my throat for a month now. recently  i experience  ear pain in both ears. also i have few small red lumps in the floor of mouth and also a white patch..wht could all this cause..i know  oral cancer has these signs.?

Accepted Answer

Oral cancer: First, oral cancer at your age, unless you smoke (anything) or abuse alcohol, is rare. Greater probability that you may be dealing with an infection. Please see both your Dentist and you Physician for examinations. Once cause can be determined, appropriate treatment can be administered.

Question 9

ridgeline like bumps running perpendicular to frenulum underneath tongue on both sides of mouth and one movable hard bump on floor of mouth underneath tongue. are they blocked salivary ducts? what could cause them? they are painless, just concerning.

Accepted Answer

Bumps: Could be minor salary glands. Hard lump could be stone in submandibular gland duct. Should have this checked by ENT as small salivary gland tumors can occur in floor of mouth

Question 10

i feel a hard pea-sized lump on the floor of my mouth under my tongue on the right side. my dentist did not notice when palpating the area. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Second Opinion: Lumps on the floor of the mouth that last longer than 7-10 days without healing should be checked by a dentist or oral pathologist. See an oral surgeon or oral pathologist for evaluation and opinion.

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Lump in floor of mouth under tongue

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I feel this lump in floor of mouth under tongue. any ideas?

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I have a lump on floor of mouth under tongue. it feels like one lump on right side but i can see two in the mirror with white heads. oral cancer?

A member asked:

I have a small lump under my tongue like an alsore but doesnt hurt, is very red. its not in the tongue but floor of mouth. what can it be.

A member asked:

Lump on floor of mouth, pressed with tongue, moved somewhere, now excessive saliva and pulsating sensation on mouth floor all day. ?

A member asked:

Today my mouth started hurting for no reason. i ran my tongue on the floor of mouth and feel little lumps. when i swallow it feels like lump in throat?

A member asked:

Hard lump on floor of mouth, what is this?

A member asked:

Im 19, have a small painless lump on inner bottom gum on the right side. (floor of mouth side of gum) it looks mouth flesh-coloured. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have small bumps in the back of my throat for a month now. recently i experience ear pain in both ears. also i have few small red lumps in the floor of mouth and also a white patch..wht could all this cause..i know oral cancer has these signs.?

A member asked:

Ridgeline like bumps running perpendicular to frenulum underneath tongue on both sides of mouth and one movable hard bump on floor of mouth underneath tongue. are they blocked salivary ducts? what could cause them? they are painless, just concerning.

A member asked:

I feel a hard pea-sized lump on the floor of my mouth under my tongue on the right side. my dentist did not notice when palpating the area. thoughts?

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