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Constant tongue burning

2017-04-21 09:59:46
My father havebeen having tongue burning from the last six months. .He took medicines from doctor's but didn't cured yet..He quit smoking one year before..Is it a symptom of cancer
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Usually should not be.Seek an opinion from ENT specialist.he might have just benign ulcers or premalignant lesion..Rarely it may be a symptom of cancer..If you have a clear pic of his oral cavity..It would be better to comment

Answered2017-04-21 12:50:52

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