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I have a small white bump under my tongue and it's weird shaped and is slightly painful when i move my tongue. what could it be?

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Dr. Mujjahid Abbas answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Blocked gland !!!: There are salivary glands under the tongue and if blocked can present as a bump which may be painful. There are other causes as well and a thorough evaluation by a physician is necessary,, a referral to oral surgeon may be needed to asses it further.

Dr Rothstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/16/2016

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