concerned about tongue condition

[testquest21]

I developed a white hard/rough patch on the left side of my tongue some time ago.
It looked a bit similar to Oral Hairy Leukoplakia.

I used my teeth to bite off a large piece of the patch (the top part of it) & it bled a bit.
After about 2-3 weeks the patch dissappeared and my tongue was normal. After 2 months this
patch re-appeared and i did the same and again it dissappeared in 2-3 weeks time.

It's been 2 months now since the last time this patch appeared.  My tongue is normal now.

can anyone help me for the following.

Can an oral hairy leukoplakia patch dissappear within 2-3 weeks if someone removes a part of
the patch like I did ?

If the patch is left alone & no antiviral treatment is given, will it dissappear ?

Can these patches be surgically removed and if so will they re-appear ?

Thanks.

[testquest21]

thanks StratRebel

[StratRebel]

The tests are correct a majority of the time, take that as a good sign for now.  Next time your lesion comes back, go see an oral surgeon so you can find out what it is.  Even trained professionals cannot completely diagnose problems just from their appearance, don't try to yourself, thats what pathology labs are for ;)

[testquest21]

I did a test & it was negative. Still bit scared because it looks very similar to OHL & i'm thinking maybe it is a false negative.

[StratRebel]

If it comes up again, I would check in with an oral surgeon or pathologist.  First, they can tell you what exactly it is, and second they can remove it in a safer manner.  Most lesions can be surgically removed without recurrance.

Otherwise, if you are worried about HIV, get tested.  Either you will know for sure you don't have it, or you will know early and can control it...win/win scenario.

[testquest21]

thanks for your  comments.

there are hundreds of conditions that could mimic Oral hairy Leukoplakia. It is often related to HIV/Aids so thats why I'm worried.