Question 1

left side of tongue is swollen?

Accepted Answer

teeth bitten trauma: First we need  to know the nature of the swelling and if the swelling is painful how long. So it can be just from trauma  or from growth. Sometime sharp edge of tooth or partial prosthetic that cause ulcer and it grow to tumor. It might need biopsy to diagnose the lesion.

Question 2

why is underneath my tongue on left side swollen?

Accepted Answer

Possible Infection: See your dentist for an evaluation to determine the exact cause of the swelling and correct this problem.

Question 3

the right side of my tongue is swollen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Swollen tongue: Have your dentist do an examination to help you determine if there is a need to consult medical followup.

Question 4

i have a bump on side of tongue and its swollen underneath?

Accepted Answer

Bump on tongue: This requires an examination by your doctor, as there are several possible causes of this problem.

Question 5

my tongue ring area has turned blackish and swollen, what to do?

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Need evaluation: You need to have your tongue examined by a healthcare professional to determine what is causing the discoloration and swelling, and have the appropriate treatment prescribed.

Question 6

what does it mean if the back of your tongue is a little swollen?

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Virus : A virtual infection can do this.  So can allergies, post nasal drip, acid reflux, and other things.  You need to see a dentist to determine exactly what is going on. In your mouth.

Question 7

underneath my tongue has been swollen x2 days should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation Needed: You could have a myriad of conditions such as trauma from food or salivary duct stones (similar to kidney stones) or other pathologies so you should get evaluated to get a proper diagnosis.

Question 8

the bottom left part of my tongue is swollen, and hurts if i touch it.

Accepted Answer

Not sure of your ?: Need more information. Did you bite your tongue? Do you chew tobacco? Any dental problems? tooth decay?

Question 9

what causes swollen tastebuds at the back the tongue? i have them they are not painful.

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: One of the most common reasons for the eruption of sores on the tongue, both on the surface and the underside is eating very hot food, that may irritate or burn the papillae causing swelling.
Having very spicy or salty food is also known to trigger swelling of the taste buds.
Exposure to toxins like alcohol, tobacco smoke, insecticides, etc.

Question 10

hi !....i woke up this morning and the right side of my tongue was swollen...what does this mean ?....thanks you !

Accepted Answer

Allergic/ infection: Could be allergic or infection. If it is painful, or lasts more than 24 hours, or is getting worse, should be seen by a doc.

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