###Human: Why do I have a persistent pricking pain and discomfort in my throat and tongue? ###Assistant: Hello. I viewed your MRI images of the neck and chest area (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Neck findings, there are few small mucosal cysts in the right maxillary sinus. There is a small lobulated cyst like area anteriorly in the floor of the mouth to the left of the midline and is a benign lesion. The findings are incidental and not of any serious cause. The oropharynx, hypopharynx, and cervical esophagus are normal. There is no luminal obstruction. Chest MRI findings, there is no significant abnormal findings in the chest. It is sometimes possible for anxiety to cause soreness of the tongue. You can have a follow-up visit with your doctor after a month if the soreness is still there. I agree that finding a serious cause can make you stress-free. However, you are lucky to have no serious findings in the images and can continue to be in good health. Please avoid alcohol or any food that can irritate the oral cavity for a few days.