Hi, I am a 52 year old female and I noticed my throat felt like it was closing on one side. I looked in the mirror and saw a white knot on my tongue. It feels like there may be a couple going down my throat. Should I just gargle with warm salt water or should I contact my ENT tomorrow?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query white lump on the tongue could be Foreign body granuloma. This can be due to a small particle of food getting stuck inside the tongue and the tongue reacts to form a painful lump within. This is bodies normal reaction. So there is nothing to panic. It could be due to tongue bite or oral thrush. If the color over the lump is normal, she can take some anti-inflammatory medicines like Ibuprofen and the problem may be solved. Consult oral pathologist for proper evaluation. Doctor may prescribe antibacterial or any viral depending upon the diagnosis. Most of the other lumps of the tongue are never painful and are benign at this age group. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,