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Suggest Treatment For A Brown Mark On The Tongue
Question: Good morning doctor,
I have a brown color mark on side of my tongue. I observed it recently, i Dont know whether its there from earlier or not. I recently ate colocasia on thursday got itching and rubbed it with teeth. I got one mouth blister after that and when i obserbed it i saw this mark. I observed on sunday evening and again observing. Its flat and no growth or change since now. Nor pain. I am worried whether its melanoma or cancer
I have a brown color mark on side of my tongue. I observed it recently, i Dont know whether its there from earlier or not. I recently ate colocasia on thursday got itching and rubbed it with teeth. I got one mouth blister after that and when i obserbed it i saw this mark. I observed on sunday evening and again observing. Its flat and no growth or change since now. Nor pain. I am worried whether its melanoma or cancer
Brief Answer:
Based on the pictures, to me it doesn't appear to be anything serious
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your pictures and do understand your concern.
But based on the pictures it doesn't appear anything serious it might have occurred as result of tongue bite ( usually it occurs during chewing and goes unnoticed) or it might be normal variation which is present from the beginning.
Based on the pictures I don't think you need to worry, and to me it doesn't look like cancer.
As you have noticed it recently I would suggest you to observe for few days and see for any change. Apart from this presently I think you do not need any medication. If you are anxious, get it checked by local doctor or dentist.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Based on the pictures, to me it doesn't appear to be anything serious
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your pictures and do understand your concern.
But based on the pictures it doesn't appear anything serious it might have occurred as result of tongue bite ( usually it occurs during chewing and goes unnoticed) or it might be normal variation which is present from the beginning.
Based on the pictures I don't think you need to worry, and to me it doesn't look like cancer.
As you have noticed it recently I would suggest you to observe for few days and see for any change. Apart from this presently I think you do not need any medication. If you are anxious, get it checked by local doctor or dentist.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
What can be done to prevent cancers. And also madam please right now i suffer with lots of sinus head ache with only post nasal drip. Lots of gerd is there. Diagnosed with gastritis duodenitis and healing ulcer in january in endoscopy. Gets mid back pain and epigastric pain sometimes. More burps and even after 2 to 3 hours after food i get food in burp. If more masala eaten in nihht will get that next moening too. No constipation normal stool. Sinusitis confirmed through ct. Seems like whenever i take spicy food my sinusitis and post nasal drip increase. Please specify course of medications for gerd. Please specify food and what should be done to prevent cancers. All tests normal except vitamin d an b12. Low due to being vegetarian.
Brief Answer:
gargaling, steam inhalation, capsule omeprazole
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome. Good to hear from you.
For sinusitis I would suggest you to drink plenty of water especially warm water. Warm salt water gargaling 3 to 4 times a day. Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil in it 3 to 4 times a day. Need of antibiotic can be decided on examination.
For GERD --
1. Antacids like Digene or Gelusil syp, 2tsp in 50ml of water three to four times a day half an hour before food.You can also take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week.
2. Avoid spicy food, alcohol, carbonated drink, smoking if you do. Add more fibres to your diet, more vegetables, fresh fruits.
3. Regular exercise. 30 to 40 minutes walking in the morning.
4. Avoid lying down after meals, walk for 10 to 15 minutes after food. Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy meals. Do not starve.
5. Avoid eating fast food, outside food, go for fresh homemade food.
Follow this measures, you should be fine.
Hope this helps.
Take care
gargaling, steam inhalation, capsule omeprazole
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome. Good to hear from you.
For sinusitis I would suggest you to drink plenty of water especially warm water. Warm salt water gargaling 3 to 4 times a day. Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil in it 3 to 4 times a day. Need of antibiotic can be decided on examination.
For GERD --
1. Antacids like Digene or Gelusil syp, 2tsp in 50ml of water three to four times a day half an hour before food.You can also take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week.
2. Avoid spicy food, alcohol, carbonated drink, smoking if you do. Add more fibres to your diet, more vegetables, fresh fruits.
3. Regular exercise. 30 to 40 minutes walking in the morning.
4. Avoid lying down after meals, walk for 10 to 15 minutes after food. Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy meals. Do not starve.
5. Avoid eating fast food, outside food, go for fresh homemade food.
Follow this measures, you should be fine.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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