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Question: I have a dark spot on the roof of my mouth should I me worried?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message. I think I can help you.
Yes , you should be worried.
A patch in the mouth needs to be evaluated.
You need to test with a MRI and biopsy.
It could be either a fungal infection specially in view of your sinus.
And that will need urgent treatment.
If you have been a tobacco chewer cancer also has to be ruled out.
You need to meet a ENT SPECIALIST for the works.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message. I think I can help you.
Yes , you should be worried.
A patch in the mouth needs to be evaluated.
You need to test with a MRI and biopsy.
It could be either a fungal infection specially in view of your sinus.
And that will need urgent treatment.
If you have been a tobacco chewer cancer also has to be ruled out.
You need to meet a ENT SPECIALIST for the works.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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