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Lump in mouth

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sophie12245
sophie12245

Hi all, Ive had this lump in my mouth for just over a week now and its a little concerning as its not gone away.

its not sore at all, and i can hardly see anything when i try and look at it, it doesnt look like an ulcer or anything.

its just on the inside of my mouth at the bottom, almost next to my gum.

should i be worried about this yet? or see what its like on a couple of weeks?

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee sophie12245

    Posted

    If its on your gum just below a tooth its probably an infection in the root of a tooth and you need to see your dentist.

    If its on the inside of your lip it may be a cyst. They often just disperse on their own but if it continues to grow and interferes with eating then do see your doctor. Its probably a good idea to see your GP anyway, just to be on the safe side.

    • sophie12245
      sophie12245 Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Its still there, it may have gotten smaller or it may just be me wishful thinking!

      Anyway i have booked a dentist appointment for Wednesday so ill post an update then. Obviously im nervous as hell!!

  • sophie12245
    sophie12245

    Posted

    I've just had a densist appointment as still no change in this lump. He had a good look and prod about, nothing to worry about apparently and reckons it's a lymph node inside my mouth. It still feels like a lump, but I asked if it looked like oral cancer and he said no, it is not something he has seen relating to cancer so I guess that's good.

    He just said to go to the Doctors if it is still there in a couple of weeks and if I am still worried.

    Anyone had a lymph node lump type thing appear in their mouth? How long should they last and what do they typically feel like?

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