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Bump on tongue
I have a small painless bump under my tongue noticed it about 5 months ago and it hasn't changed.. I'm worried it's cancer but I'm only 17 and never smoked. I looked at the other side of my tongue and looks like there is the same bump but a little smaller in the same spot.. please help
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doing only worry will not solve your problem, its being 5 mo now , you should visit your near by dentist (oral surgeon ) .
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As the earlier doctor recommends, please stop worrying and seek a consultation of a dentist.
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Don't worry until you actually have a diagnosis of the disease that you need to worry about!
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Dr. Saif ali
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Lucknow
Visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, who will examine it and prescribe the tests, if required
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Dr. Thapasya Thai
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Delaying the treatment will only end up in increasing the problem and expense of the treatment .its been five months and you have been delaying your treatment .you should visit a dentist nearby as soon as possible so that it can be examined clinically & you will get a proper solution for your problem .
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visit a dentist
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Dr. Sugandh Mittal
Pediatric Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
There are salivary glands in mouth which produce saliva. These glands duct have opening below d tongue.
If they get blocked, saliva gets collected n result in small swelling.
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visit your dentist.
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