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Lump on tongue
I had tongue bites a few days ago and have noticed a lump, boil on my lower tongue.
I consume smoking and tobacco.
I'm not sure if this is cancer.
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As history of tongue bite, probably there will not be cancer, but it should be ruled out by physical examination.
If you have photo, can share.
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Dr. Snigdha Elaprolu
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Hyderabad
Your bite may or may not be a cancer lump/ boil. Needs atleast a visual assessment - photo or video.
Smoking, alcohol, chronic irritation (one tongue bite doesnt qualify as chronic irritation) are definitely risk factors for tongue cancer.
Next Steps
Please consult if not settling in 1 or 2 weeks.
Health Tips
quit smoking. and moderate alcohol consumption.
even if your tongue bite is healed- get checked for any sharp tooth which might be causing chronic irritation.
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