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White Patch on Tongue
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I am having a white patch on my tongue from past 1.5years. The patch has been increasing gradually but it is harmless or painless. I used to smoke for 4-5months but now I have completely stopped.
Till now I have consulted and visited a few doctors but I have not been diagnosed with anything. Can anyone please guide how can I know if it is cancerous or it may be a denture issue. I am really worried now. I am attaching the image of the white patch
Thanks in Advance
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Seeing d patch and its since 1.5 yrs and increasing in size my advice will be go for incisions biopsy for confirmation diagnosis . Seems to be oral leukoplakia. Can cosult .
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Hello Ma'am ,Welcome to PRACTO
This is your Dentist -
I went through your query and the attached image . As per your history of smoking and crak appearence over the tongue I suspect
Leukoplakia associated to Candidiasis.
Stop all form of tobacco .
I advice tongue scraping habits when ever you brush.
- Tab ClenoRush Troche 10mg Chewable tablets
1 tab od x 10 days
- Candid Mouth paint , apply over the tongue after cleaning it with a cotton ball.
- Cap LycoRed
1 Cap od x 15 days.
I may continue the usage of LycoRed for month depending upon the progress.
Ma'am, you can post me a query to continue the consultation .
I will help in every possible way. Nothing to worry . Its not cancerous but start the medication as soon as possible.
I hope it was helpful
Good Day Ma'am.
Thanks Alot.
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This picture is not enough to diagnose the lesion as cancerous or not. Are you experiencing any other symptoms? Like burning sensation every time you eat anything, or reduced mouth opening, or pain or any drastic weight loss history?
This apart, since you said it is growing in size, it is better that you get a biopsy done and get a confirmed diagnosis.
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