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Hi, I've got a 'dead' spot on the end of my tongue, it developed last night and its got slightly bigger this morning. The area feels numb. Any ideas what it might be please??
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It would be impractical to provide rational opinion going only by the description that you have mentioned. Please post a clear clinical photograph of the affected area. Regards
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