I have this weird painless bump under my tongue I'm unsure as to what it is can someone please tell me if I should get it checked out

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I have this weird painless bump under my tongue I'm unsure as to what it is can someone please tell me if I should get it checked out
 

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Dr M

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Could be a mucous retention cyst or even a salivary stone, depending on the consistency. If it enlarges, it could become symptomatic. I would suggest seeing a oral surgeon for evaluation.
 

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I don't know of any home remedies that will help here, but you can wait to see if it changes in appearance. Any sudden enlargement, ulceration or symptoms, I would see an oral surgeon as soon as possible.
 

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Most likely a mucocele (too high for salivary stone). While some may go away spontaneously, best to see an oral surgeon for proper diagnosis and biopsy. No home remedies - you have to find out what it really is. One article attached.
 

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