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I have a swollen tongue and scalloped on sides with a red bump about the size of a pea with white bump on top. looks almost like a pimple. any idea?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See a doctor or dent: You may have an infection that requires antibiotic treatment or to be drained. Call today and have it evaluated today or tomorrow

Answered 6/18/2014

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