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A 23-year-old female asked:
I have a lump on my tongue, but way in the back almost down my throat. it is very sore and i am having difficulties swallowing,?
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Dr. Hamsa Jayarajanswered
Internal Medicine 56 years experience
See a doctor: Most probably it is thrush/ candida.need anti fungal medication.Gargle mouth with tea tree oil several times daily. Change your diet with very low/ no carbohydrate diet.No simple sugars,take yogurt & KEFIR.
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Last updated Mar 13, 2015
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