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Tongue ulcer
Not healed for last 4 months it is on lateral part of toungue looks healed but hard tiny tissue below surface pain on touching
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Needs biopsy when ulcer is non healing
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Hello sir...
Complete clinical examination is necessary to rule out the cause...As the wound Is not healed for a long period of time it is better to do biopsy to rule out any cancerous growth
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kindly visit dentist for further consultation and management
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Post the pic of d ulcer , as it is for 4months ,it needs biopsy and u can consult me as I am an Oral Medicine specialist .
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biopsy
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Visit a dentist asap.
An oral surgeon or an MDS in oral medicine.
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Consult an oral surgeon, if required go for biopsy because the ulcer is since long time.
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don't delay consult as early as possible.
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Please visit specialist dentist and go for a biopsy if needed as it is present since very long.
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Please see an oral surgeon.
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