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Oral Cancer
I have been facing difficulty in swallowing for the last couple of days. On checking my mouth, I found some ulcer like bumps at the end on the right side of my tongue. I have slight headache and sudden ear pain some times. Two months ago I was having dry throat and upon diagnosis it was found to be Staphylococcus aureus. I still have difficulty in swallowing.
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Meet an ENT specialist for physical examination and proper consult. At your age of 27 years, it is unlikely to be a cancerous lesion unless you have excess tobacco use history of several years.
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Clinical examination is needed. Sharing a picture will be helpful in making a diagnosis and plan.
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Have you ever had tobacco in any form?
Need to examine. Please consult.
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Do warm saline gurgling thrice daily
Send image of the tongue ulcer
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please meet a ENT surgeon or oncologist for detailed clinical examination and necessary workup.
Gargle warm water three times a day with little added salt
Abstain from tobacco products and alcohol if you have a habit
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Dr. Jitin Yadav
Surgical Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Kanpur
If possible please share clinical picture.
Clinical examination is must and further investigations will be advised accordingly.
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Meet a surgical oncologist.
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