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White patch on tongue

2019-03-16 08:46:38
I am having white patches on side of my tongue.please I need help to find out my problem.is it related to cancerous cells
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Do you smoke? Or any habit of chewing gutka or tobacco?

Answered2019-03-17 10:09:16

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How many days

Answered2019-03-16 15:22:46

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Looking like leukoplakua.. Meet a nearby ent surgeon or oncologust for biopsy...

Answered2019-03-20 19:09:46

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White patches may be due to tobacco consumption, vitamin deficiency, infections and most important could be pre cancer stage. Stop tobacco consumption, oral hygiene and take multivitamins. If no improvement within a week, please consult a Head and Neck Surgeon or Surgical Oncologist

Answered2019-03-16 17:44:06

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