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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Bump on Tongue
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Bump on Tongue
by virgogrl, Jun 07, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Dr. Yesterday I felt a sore lump on my tongue, it was red and raised a little. This morning I checked and the lump is still there but now all the little papules (is that the right word!?) are yellowish white. The lump/bump is right in the middle of my tongue. It's sore to the touch and not a very hard lump but rather large for a bump on the tongue, about the circumference of an eraser head. Of course when you put lump on tongue into a google search, the only thing that comes up is cancer. I'm a 32 year old female who has never smoked so that seems unlikely but I guess it's never out of the question. I keep feeling it with my finger which I'm sure isn't helping the situation. Is there cause for serious concern? How many days should I wait if there is no change before I go to the dr? Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Jun 07, 2006 12:00AM
, Jun 07, 2006 12:00AM
If the lump is still there in 7 to 10 days then see an oral surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. I think it is appropriate to check these things out but in all likely hood it is nothing to be concerned about.
Member Comments (4)
by virgogrl, Jun 07, 2006 12:00AM
To: Dr.
Sorry, I also wanted to ask if it was possible that it could be a bug bite? The thought of that is gross but it seemed like it may be a possibility.
by mike1105, Jun 07, 2006 12:00AM
you did not disclose your age, but being a non smoker (and hopefully you never used any tobacco product) it is probably not cancer. but it does need to be checked by an oral surgeon for a definitive diagnosis, and to hopefully ease your mind.
by ticked, Jun 08, 2006 12:00AM
it could be a canker on your tongue. it will go away within a week
