I have a lump in the middle of my tongue and I am not sure what it is. I have had it for about 2 weeks and it still has yet to go away, does anyone have any advice as to what this could be?
2006-10-26 07:35:20 · 9 answers · asked by foxs4x4 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
go see a doctor get professional advice instead of amateurs ,who´se advice could kill you
2006-10-26 07:38:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Skin lesion, lump, or ulcer:
On the tongue, lip, or other mouth area
Usually small
Most often pale colored, may be dark or discolored
Early sign may be a white patch (leukoplakia) or a red patch (erythroplakia) on the soft tissues of the mouth
May be a deep, hard edged crack in the tissue
Usually painless initially
May develop a burning sensation or pain when the tumor is advanced
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
Tongue problems
Swallowing difficulty
Mouth sores
Abnormal taste
Pain and paraesthesia are late symptoms.
[edit] Signs and tests
An examination of the mouth by the health care provider or dentist shows a visible and/or palpable (can be felt) lesion of the lip, tongue, or other mouth area. As the tumor enlarges, it may become an ulcer and bleed. Speech difficulties, chewing problems, or swallowing difficulties may develop, particularly if the cancer is on the tongue.
While a dentist, doctor or other medical professional may suspect a particular lesion is malignant, the only definitive method for determining this is through biopsy and microscopic evaluation of the cells in the removed sample. A tissue biopsy, whether of the tongue or other oral tissues, and microscopic examination of the lesion confirm the diagnosis of oral cancer."
2006-10-26 14:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by OneRunningMan 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A lump anywhere could be cancer, I'd go see a doctor rather be safe than sorry!
2006-10-26 15:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brandi 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It could be cancer.
It could be a benign tumor (not cancer).
It could be swollen lymph node. Do you have a fever?
It could be some weird non-life threatening thingamajig.
It is most likely unimportant.
Since this is a health care concern, you should let your doctor decide if it's of any significance.
2006-10-26 14:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by OU812 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know a girl whos grandma died from tongue cancer, dont want to scare, just want to motivate u to go to doctor, because nobody can tell it to u more clear than a doctor.
2006-10-26 14:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by Magnetic 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
On the surface: Sure, probably a wart or a sore...
If it seems like it's INSIDE, then who knows? Might as well have your DOCTOR see it. Folks don't go to the doctor enough these days.
2006-10-26 14:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by deaccumulator 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be a wort or something..they can get it off at doctors office in 5 minutes....make a doctors appt and see what they say good-luck
2006-10-26 14:39:52 · answer #7 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on your age, if you smoke, chew tobacco etc..Go to a doctor and have them look at it.
2006-10-26 14:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Biker girl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if you ever had ur tounge pierced and it closed up it could just be old scar tissue........................but if not i would see a dr
2006-10-26 14:43:26 · answer #9 · answered by bRoWn eYeD BuTTeRfLy®210~TX 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋