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White patch on my tongue
I have an white patch on my right side of tongue...i have noticed that on November at that time it was small...but now it increased its size and causing pain... initially i didn't have any pain in that area but now its paining and i feel burning sensation after eating...and i have an habit of folding my tongue during sleeping...is this serious?
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As it is increasing in size and pain is there, so better Visit a local Oral medicine specialist for physical evaluation and treatment.
If needed,biopsy may be done.
Next Steps
Visit a local oral medicine specialist for physical evaluation and treatment.
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It seems like a plaque (Lichen planus) kind of lesion
No need to worry or panic
Kindly consult nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or contact me and / or dentist
Get it thoroughly evaluated and biopsy if required
It can be reversed with medicine only once confirm the diagnosis
Next Steps
visit nearby dentist
get investigation done including biopsy and diagnosis
Health Tips
maintain oral hygiene
don't try to remove it by any instrument
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