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Could HIV Or HPV Cause Tongue Lumps?
for years i have noticed different size bumps on my tongue mostly on the back portion, non painful, and my tongue is coated with a yellowish white coating. I also have hiv and HPV im very healthy female with no other medical problems or symptoms although i have smoked for 20 years .wondering if this could be hpv or tongue caner? Will a dental cancer screening be sufficient?
Fri, 22 May 2015
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The bumps over the back of the tongue can be a circumvallate papillae this can occur secondary to nutritional deficiency. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluate. I dont think so it is cancer or some other growth. Just get yourself screened by consulting a oral physician
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The bumps over the back of the tongue can be a circumvallate papillae this can occur secondary to nutritional deficiency. Consult a oral physician and get it evaluate. I dont think so it is cancer or some other growth. Just get yourself screened by consulting a oral physician
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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