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Why Do I Have A Red Strip On Left Side Back Of My Tongue?

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Posted on Tue, 25 Jan 2022
Question: I have a red strip on left side back of tongue that won't completely go away, a little irritated. No sores. Tends to go away in the morning after a sleep.
I have a row of bumps on very back of tongue, I don't know what this is?
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Answered by Dr. Monish De (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Punch biopsy from strip in tongue

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Since you are having strip in back of tongue I would advise you to go for punch biopsy test to rule out malignancy

Also you need to take becosule tablets once daily for at least a period of 3 weeks

Regards

Dr Monish De

Oncologist
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Why Do I Have A Red Strip On Left Side Back Of My Tongue?

Brief Answer: Punch biopsy from strip in tongue Detailed Answer: Hi, Since you are having strip in back of tongue I would advise you to go for punch biopsy test to rule out malignancy Also you need to take becosule tablets once daily for at least a period of 3 weeks Regards Dr Monish De Oncologist