
What Causes A White Lesion On The Tongue?

Question: I have something on the side of my tongue it's white and about the size of a piece of long grain rice.
Brief Answer:
Either leukoplakia or candidiasis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be either leukoplakia which is a precancerous lesion or candidiasis which is a yeast infection.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antifungal medicine like clotrimazole mouth paint on the affected area twice daily for 12-14 days.
If it doesn't show improvement in 14 days consult a doctor and get it examined.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Either leukoplakia or candidiasis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
According to your complaints it could be either leukoplakia which is a precancerous lesion or candidiasis which is a yeast infection.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply antifungal medicine like clotrimazole mouth paint on the affected area twice daily for 12-14 days.
If it doesn't show improvement in 14 days consult a doctor and get it examined.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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