my girlfriend has a red dot under her tongue, looks like a clot, what could it be? something to be concerned about?

Question

I have bump in my mouth? What is wrong with it? Is this a blood clot? The bump is the color of dark red and is sticking out.

Answer 1

Clot: This is consistent with a blood blister but without seeing it something more severe cannot be ruled out. I suggest you see your physician for confirmation.

Answer 2

Reflux: One cause could be reflux with stomach acid reaching the mouth at night while lying down. This can result in a sore tongue , damage to the teeth, and possible damage to the larynx.A definitive diagnosis ma require a test with a GI doctor.

Answer 3

Many possibilities: Your tongue can be irritated or change color for many reasons. Ingredients from mouthwashes and toothpastes can cause problems, as can certain foods. Infections and diseases may cause changes in the appearance of the tongue also. If the coloration lasts for more than a few days, go see your dentist or health care provider.

Answer 4

Geographic tongue: It can be from chronic inflammation or genetic in origin. See an ENT doctor if symptomatic.

Answer 5

VisualDX: Hi, it’s hard to say without a picture but there is a great app that may be able to help you get a diagnosis without being seen in person by a dermatologist. The app is called VisualDX and is one of the best, if not the best out there. Many clinicians, including myself, use it. Just snap a photo and it gives you a list of possible diagnoses. Good luck!

Answer 6

Yeast infection: Could be oral thrush (yeast infection), leukoplakia which is an early precursor to oral cancer, or lichen planus (an inflammatory disorder which may affect only the mouth or other parts of the body). It needs to be examined by a dermatologist or dentist for possible treatment.

Answer 7

Few possibilities : Could be a fungal infection, biofilm, layers of old tissue. Your dentist or physician can determine the cause easily, please seek their help.

Answer 8

A few things...: Leukoplakia which only means white patch and can be precancerous or cancerous, oral candidiasis or thrush which is a fungal infection, lichen planus which has several forms and of unknown origin. In any case, the only way to know for sure is to see a dentist or oral surgeon for a diagnosis, possible biopsy and treatment if appropriate.

Answer 9

Saliva: Radiation therapy of the head and neck affects salivary flow and the saliva glands. It is this reduction and change in saliva that affects taste.

Answer 10

Affects taste: This is dependent on location of radiation and amount given. Radiation can definitely affect taste during and after treatment. Dry mouth resulting from the radiation can also contribute to this. Often, after treatment, your taste will return to normal. This can take weeks or months. Unfortunately, some patients seem to never fully get their taste completely back to normal.

Answer 11

Soon: After i perform tonsillectomies i generally tell my patients they caeat or drink whatever they want to.... You body (and your piercing, for that matter) will tell you if it is the right thing. There might be a little pain with some alcohol after the piercing, but i don't think it woud be that big of a deal to have a drink right after...

Answer 12

Don't do it : Tongue studs can damage your teeth and may be swallowed . I have seen patients who had this happen to them. The alcohol issue just depends on how long the area takes to heal as it may be sensitive while it's raw.

Answer 13

Give it a week: Wait about a week for the area to heal otherwise the alcohol will not only hurt when you drink it but impair healing. I am not a big fan of tongue piercings as I have seen multiple complications including life threatening infections and bleeding. I have also seen patients develop recurring throat infections and tonsillitis who never had it before getting their tongues pierced.

Answer 14

Black hairy tongue: It is a condition caused by lengthening of the filiform papilla of the tongue. This in turn can cause it to become stained easily by coffee, food or tobacco. It can also occur after taking pepto-bismol or can be a side effect from taking penicillin. Certain types of bacteria and yeast can also be a factor.

Answer 15

Many causes.: There are a couple of things that can cause a coated tongue. First it could just be a buildup of food debris. Cleaning your tongue is important to prevent this. Second it yould be a yeast infection and this would be thick with a cottage cheese appearance that you can scrape off. Medications like pepto can cause, so can vitamin deficiencies. Your dentist can tellyou what is going on.

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