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What Does Little Bump With Whitish Film On Tongue Indicate?

I have a little bump on my tongue that has a whitish film. had it for approx. a year now and want it to go away cause its on the tip of my tongue and very visible. What is it and what can I do for it to go away? Also who would treat it a ENT, family practice or dentist?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hi.
ENT should diagnose and treat it properly.
Please post a picture for me to see it clinically, as visual impression is very important.
This is probably a geographic tongue. If it is so, no specific treatment is needed .
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What Does Little Bump With Whitish Film On Tongue Indicate?

Hi. ENT should diagnose and treat it properly. Please post a picture for me to see it clinically, as visual impression is very important. This is probably a geographic tongue. If it is so, no specific treatment is needed .