Any doctors/dentists/oral health experts help me with this lump on my tongue

Question

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Been there for a few months, should i go see a doc or someone about it?

I drink (probably a bit too much), I smoke but dont use drugs.

19 Year old student

Serious answers only please, and no jackasses telling me what I should and shouldn't do

Cheers, John

Answer 1

I would get it checked out ASAP, especially if it hurts at all. It could just be a cist or fatty lump, but with any lumps its best to get them checked out - better safe than sorry. I won't tell you smoking is bad for you because everyone, including you, knows its bad for you but your only 19 so I think it's unlikely for someone so young to be having any lumps caused by that. dont stress though until youve been to see him  no point getting worked up over something that will probably turn out to be harmless.

Answer 2

JOHN,

FOR A DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A DENTIST OR ORAL SURGEON EXAMINE AND BIOPSY THIS MASS TO GIVE YOU AND ADEQUATE DIAGNOSIS. THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS THIS MAY BE AND W/O A BIOPSY YOU WON'T KNOW. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT A.S.A.P.

Answer 3

well if it hurts to touch like constantly could be an infected ulcer or just like a rouge form of large ulcer, therefore nothing to worry about, but if it is bothering you that much, go down to you local gp (doctor) show him/her it, they will know what it is. and will most probably us some sort of cream or antibiotics to help remove it.

good luck mate

x*x robbie.