I recently discovered around 1 today that i had a lump IN my tongue. The thing is, this wasnt on my tongue yesterday, or at least for the most part I didnt feel it. It is quite painful and feels like a little cyst near the tip of my tongue. It is internal and I feel like it has been getting larger because I have beenagitating it, so I dont know what to do. It isnt really visible when I try to look in a mirror, its just visible because it feels like a little sphere is there.Can you help? Thank you!
Hi!welcome to Chat Doctor! Tip of the tongue is sometimes painful and red due to Transient lingual capsulitis. It occurs as an inflammatory condition of the fungi form papillae. The condition is the result of an injury or irritation to the front of the tongue, causing one or more bumps on the tip that are painful and inflamed. Transient lingual capsulitis typically resolves on its own after one to two days. It may develop again after another triggering event, including trauma to the tongue or other circumstances, such as stress. If it doe snot subside then it may be infection .you may need antibiotics. Hope this helps!take care!