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About A Month Ago, I Noticed Several Bumps On The
Question: About a month ago, I noticed several bumps on the back of my tongue (I’ve had HPV in the past, tested negative on my last Pap smear). I recently quit smoking and was one of these vaping idiots. I use nicotine lozenges now.
Anyway, I just now noticed dark redness and a couple of small white bump on my palatopharyngeal arch and I am experiencing soreness. I’m hoping I don’t have cancer but this is something I absolutely should not ignore. If it is cancer, then I obviously need treatment immediately.
Anyway, I just now noticed dark redness and a couple of small white bump on my palatopharyngeal arch and I am experiencing soreness. I’m hoping I don’t have cancer but this is something I absolutely should not ignore. If it is cancer, then I obviously need treatment immediately.
Brief Answer:
See a dentist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I understand your worries and fears about possible cancer given your previous HPV diagnosis, smoking and vaping experiences. However, your age argues against at this time. Also, lack of associated symptoms such as weight loss, nocturnal fevers, fatigue, etc.
I will however recommend you see a dentist for evaluation. If need be, he/she would perform a biopsy and the pathology results would be guiding. If treatment is warranted, options would be discussed thereafter. However, cancer is very unlikely at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please or as need be.
See a dentist!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
I understand your worries and fears about possible cancer given your previous HPV diagnosis, smoking and vaping experiences. However, your age argues against at this time. Also, lack of associated symptoms such as weight loss, nocturnal fevers, fatigue, etc.
I will however recommend you see a dentist for evaluation. If need be, he/she would perform a biopsy and the pathology results would be guiding. If treatment is warranted, options would be discussed thereafter. However, cancer is very unlikely at this time.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me as you please or as need be.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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