Problem in swallowing food, drooling sla

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Asked for Male, 70 Years

My father has a problem in swallowing food, drooling slaiva,little left side tongue, doctor suggested me to biopsy,is biopsy is safe for 70 year old person,is there any problem after biopsy,what are the complications,I want to know I'm so worried, plzzzz help me...

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Dr. Shreya Mahendra ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shreya Mahendra

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 8 yrs exp Hyderabad

Yes, the biopsy needs to be done at the earliest to start the treatment.

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