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JM aka 'evilstraw' sent me an email:
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I was just wondering if you'd be able to give me a little advice. I'm 18 and have recently discovered I had a lot of small lumps running along the right hand side of my tongue, ending in a larger collection of them near the front. They are just a little bit darker than the colour of my tongue. They are soft, not sore, bleeding or interfere with my speech in any way. There are also a collection of whitish, moovable (almost cyst like) lumps on the floor of my mouth, just under my tongue. Due to the fact Ive only just stopped smoking (I had been smoking for a year previous) Im a little concerned over what they are. Im due to go to the dentist on the 16th of Feb and the doctors a week after that. Im a natural born worrier, and I feel that my own paranoia is affecting me more than these little bumps! Any help would be great (and help me from ending up killing myself with worry! Smiler ).

Dear JM
Congratulations on stopping smoking Big Grin . It is highly unlikely that you have a mouth cancer, so stop worrying! Confused You will find that my answer elsewhere is of help in reassuring you that the lumps are most normal.

Best wishes for the New Year

Vinod :coffee:


Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
 
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