<human>: I hard a hard painful lump on the bottom of my tongue that i can feel from the top too. It just formed yesterday and if I squeeze from both sides I feel it and it hurts. I have a sore throat right now, I m not sure if that has to do with it. Do you know what this could be?
<bot>: Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The symptoms you mention is due to viral infection. Usually the symptoms go away in few days by its own. I would suggest you to :-- Do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day.- Maintain proper oral hygiene.- For pain and inflammation take aspirin or ibuprofen(if not allergic).- Give warm compresses externally. Consult ENT specialist (ear, nose,throat) for proper evaluation of condition and rule out causes like strep throat or acidic reflux. Doctor may order throat swab test or blood test to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe steroid medicine, anti-viral (acyclovir) or antibiotics depending upon diagnosis. Avoid hot and spicy food. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes,