Question 1

my tongue has been sore the past couple days when i try to lift it up. it looks like the thing under my tongue is swollen and red. will this go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Don't know what the "thing" is that's causing your problem.  You have to be examined to be diagnosed.  Once cause has been determined, a decision can be made as to whether observation or definitive treatment is indicated.

Question 2

the thing under my tongue is red, swollen and very swollen! what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Salivary stone: Swelling under your tongue may be due to a distal salivary gland stone. Sialolithiasis (salivary gland stones) is the most common disease of the salivary glands. Almost half of the submandibular stones lie in the distal third of the duct (located under the anterior tongue) and are amenable to simple surgical release through an incision (cut) directly onto the stone.  I suggest seeing an ent.

Question 3

that thing under my tongue is swollen   do you know what that is?

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Salivary glands: If the swelling is related to your salivary gland need to be evaluated for blockage , otherwise will result in infection.

Question 4

i feel like under my tongue is swollen?

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: There are many reasons why. allergic reactions, tumor, inflammation from salivary glands. See a dentist, oral surgeon for exam and possible x-rays.

Question 5

i woke up and under my tongue is swollen i don't know why?

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Get it checked.: There can be many reasons for swelling under the tongue. It could be as simple as a sensitivity to something you eat or drank, from a dry mouth, or something more. If it has not subsided within the next 24 hours you should be seen by a dentist or physician to fully evaluate the area.

Question 6

hello i have a ? i have bad breath n i look online to know what can i do to get rid of it n they told me to use bleach n water n a cup n stir it together  n when i did that i can't taste anything under my tongue is swollen n wanted to what should i do

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Push fluids!: This was poor advice and is a reminder you can't trust everything you read online! What you are experiencing is what would be expected even with diluted bleach. If you can swallow, keep drinking water or milk. If you can't swallow or symptoms worsen, go to Emergency Room immediately. You may need a nasogastric tube and IV fluids. Obviously, don't try this again!  Best wishes!

Question 7

what is the area under the tongue called and why would it be swollen?

Accepted Answer

Floor of mouth: The most prominent structure in the floor of the mouth is the openings to the ducts for the submandibular glands.  Sometimes the saliva glands can get infected or obstructed with a stone and swell.  This is most common with dehydration.  If painful or there is a lump there see an ent.  If slightly swollen could try increased fluid intake and sucking on hard candy.

Question 8

under my tongue it's swollen and there's blood spots under it should i be worried, not to mention its site as well?

Accepted Answer

Investigate: Any swelling, pain, or bleeding should be investigated.  Please call your Dentist for an examination.

Question 9

under my tongue i had an ulcer, now it has swollen a bit and i don't know what it is?

Accepted Answer

Lesion: It is a lesion of some sort, but more info is needed.. What it looks like, how long it has been there, your social habits, med history, etc, etc. These things usually resolve by themselves, without treatment, in 10 to 14 days. If the lesion is there for more than two weeks, please see your physician or dentist. Feel better soon.

Question 10

i have a swollen frenulum under my tongue. what could be the cause of this. i had an xray and there was no stone.what else could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Frenulum: It can be swollen from a viral infection like a canker sore.  You could have torn it partially, or you could have trauma from food or hot drinks.

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My tongue has been sore the past couple days when i try to lift it up. it looks like the thing under my tongue is swollen and red. will this go away on its own?

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The thing under my tongue is red, swollen and very swollen! what is wrong?

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That thing under my tongue is swollen do you know what that is?

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I feel like under my tongue is swollen?

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I woke up and under my tongue is swollen i don't know why?

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Hello i have a ? i have bad breath n i look online to know what can i do to get rid of it n they told me to use bleach n water n a cup n stir it together n when i did that i can't taste anything under my tongue is swollen n wanted to what should i do

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What is the area under the tongue called and why would it be swollen?

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Under my tongue it's swollen and there's blood spots under it should i be worried, not to mention its site as well?

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Under my tongue i had an ulcer, now it has swollen a bit and i don't know what it is?

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I have a swollen frenulum under my tongue. what could be the cause of this. i had an xray and there was no stone.what else could cause this?

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