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I have noticed my tongue has become swollen over the past 3 days and it is quite painful. there is a large, hard lump inside my tongue which is tender?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Please see a doctor: Swollen tongue could be serious , please go and see a doctor asap.

Answered 12/29/2015

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