Tongue ulcer

2019-08-28 01:37:34
Not healed for last 4 months it is on lateral part of toungue looks healed  but hard tiny  tissue below surface pain on touching Thanks
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Hello sir...   Complete clinical examination is necessary to rule out the cause...As the wound Is not healed for a long period of time it is better to do biopsy to rule out any cancerous growth
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kindly visit dentist for further consultation and management

Answered2019-08-31 06:10:44

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Post the pic of d ulcer , as it is for 4months ,it needs biopsy and u can consult me as I am an Oral Medicine specialist .
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biopsy

Answered2019-08-28 06:12:23

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Visit a dentist asap. An oral surgeon or an MDS in oral medicine.

Answered2019-08-28 06:05:29

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Consult an oral surgeon, if required go for biopsy because the ulcer is since long time.
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don't delay consult as early as possible.

Answered2019-08-28 05:45:11

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Needs biopsy when ulcer is non healing

Answered2019-09-09 15:43:03

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Please visit specialist dentist and go for a biopsy if needed as it is present since very long.

Answered2019-08-28 05:05:35

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Please see an oral surgeon.

Answered2019-08-28 02:22:13

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