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About two weeks ago my son told me he had a very sore spot on his tongue. It didn't look any different than any other spot that usually disappears quite quickly but this week he was complaining of a pain in his tongue and when we looked, where the spot was it now looks as there is a small patch missing. I am trying not to be but I am worried for him. I have an uncle at present who has a very bad cancer of the tongue.
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Hi SJ. I would make an appointment at the doctors if i were you. I had a white spot on my tongue until this time last year and found a lump. Please get it seen to and i will be thinking of you all.
Best Wishes and Big Bear Hugs Russ W |
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Hello SJ
It is natural to think of the worst thing especially if your uncle has a cancer of the tongue. It is best to get your son to see a dentist if you are worried and for your peace of mind. If the dentist finds it suspicious, he will refer your son to the local maxillofacial unit for an opinion. Best wishes Vinod  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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Hi all,
I am intrigued by the oft advice to see a dentist in the first instance when one has suspicious mouth growth etc. Why the dentist before an ENT? Furthermore, if a dentist finds the situation suspicious he will likely refer to the local maxillofacial unit for an opinion. Again before the ENT specialist. As I say, this intrigues me. Regards, Fridge |
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Hello Fridge
A dentist examines the mouth every day and is very familiar with what is normal and what is abnormal. So the dentist is like a kind of screener and refers you to the maxillofacial specialist who would diagnose the lesion. ENTs woulfd be more familiar with the back of the throat, nose and ear. Different horses for different courses! Best wishes Vinod  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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Dr Joshi,
Thank you for the information about first visiting a dentist for suspicious mouth growths etc. Regards, Fridge |
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Thank you all very much for your advice and support. I have made an appointment for my son to see the doctor on Friday and I hadn't realised that he already has an appointment for his dentist next Monday so one way or another we should find out what is going on. The 'thing' on his tongue has now gone white. Don't know if that means anything though. I will keep you informed.
Thanks again. |
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Hi SJ. Any news on your son? Hope everything is ok.
Best Wishes and Big Bear Hugs Russ W |
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