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I found a white spot on the side of my tounge.
It almost looks like dead skin. Except it wipe away. I can tear away segments with a pair of tweezers which exposes the tounge. Yes, I know better. I only did this once.
Pain: None
Appearence: white, flat, top layer moves slightly. I can grab it with tweezers.
Location: side of tounge
Size: 1 cm x 0.5 cm
Chew tobacco: yes
Is it possible to post a pic?
Pain: None
Appearence: white, flat, top layer moves slightly. I can grab it with tweezers.
Location: side of tounge
Size: 1 cm x 0.5 cm
Chew tobacco: yes
Is it possible to post a pic?
Stay away from tobacco as it will worsen the situation more. If you are not sure what exactly it is, consult a doctor. Better to consult a oncologists at radiation centers
Most likely it is a case of Leukoplakia, where chewing tobacco is usually the cause.
And if it is Leukoplakia indeed, then there's up to 20%
risk of turning cancerous over time.
It is highly recommended to abstain from tobacco use and alcohol consumption.
There's also the possibilty of oral thrush, however, my money is on the former suspicion.
Best wishes,
Niko
And if it is Leukoplakia indeed, then there's up to 20%
risk of turning cancerous over time.
It is highly recommended to abstain from tobacco use and alcohol consumption.
There's also the possibilty of oral thrush, however, my money is on the former suspicion.
Best wishes,
Niko
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