“I have a swollen and bitten tongue?”
My son was playing on the playground and got hit in the mouth with the swing. But his tongue is now swollen with a with bump under his tongue.
Male | 10 years old
4 Answers
Hi,
I’m so sorry it happened. It looks like a little healing tissue form the bite. Nothing to do, you may treat pain with some Motrin and avoid hot food which may not feel comfortable. Popsicles and cold. soft foods for few days will be soothing for him. He will be better in couple of days.
I’m so sorry it happened. It looks like a little healing tissue form the bite. Nothing to do, you may treat pain with some Motrin and avoid hot food which may not feel comfortable. Popsicles and cold. soft foods for few days will be soothing for him. He will be better in couple of days.
He needs a full oral exam to evaluate injury to his teeth and tongue. He will most likely need to be seen by a dentist regarding his teeth and the injury to his tongue. He may have a hematoma of the tongue which should improve with recurrent mouth washes and a soft diet. The dentist will address the injury to his teeth.
There does not appear to be a laceration to the tongue. Have him avoid spicy/hot/salty foods. Use warm salt water gargles to alleviate discomfort. Topical anesthetics are available over the counter (e.g., Anbesol) and can be used sparingly (helpful prior to eating). Eat soft foods in the meantime. The tongue is resilient and heals rapidly.
You need to see your son's doctor
