Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have what looks like a cold sore on the side of my tounge was bad a few days ago but is now startin to go away should i go to the dr or wait it out?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Most ulcers: In the mouth get better over time and resolve without intervention. If it is improving waiting it out is fine.
Answered 6/22/2017
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have a lump in cheek upper molars and 1 inside the tongue.I had a sore throat now its gone.Now one side of neck feels weird.All has happen in 9 days?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Pain under tongue on left side when I suck through a straw. Sore throat left side 14 days. Doc said sore throat is virus now I have under tongue pain.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Left side of throat has been hurting for about 3 days now. Red bump on throat above tongue. What could it be? Can it be a canker sore on throat?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sore throat 3 days ago. Now pus pocket rt side throat white tongue dry cough very painful to swallow low fever 1st day but not since rt node sensitv?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I am prone to this cold sores and even have one now about three days ago I noticed a small bump on the left side of my tongue it is not painful I was just wondering if it could be a cold sore spread into my tongue or my health anxiety makes me think it's
Felt ill. Chills and bad sore throat. Maybe a cold? Same today. Noticed small discoloration on tongue on side (no black) and bump near back. CANCER?
I started with a cold sore and now have many more all over my mouth. I also have red bumps on the back of my tongue and throat. My gums are inflamed and bleed when I brush my teeth, and seem to be cut up. Is that a side effect of herpes too?
My tongue has been sore for the last few days especially on the sides it apears to be more white down the middle and feels like tonsils are sore now ?
Can a cold bump in the tongue last a month? Its on the side of my tongue it started when i had a cold and it hurts like a cancker sore when should I see a doctor its been 20 days since i had it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
