Suggest Treatment For Papilloma On Tongue

Posted on Sat, 23 Aug 2014

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Question : Is there anything I can use to remove a small papaloma on my tongue! Had one off a few years ago and my tongue bled all night! It really scared me! Is there an over the counter solution to use?

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go for surgical excision of wound.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing in.

Papilloma is benign epithelial tumour caused by HPV. It can be treated by surgical excision. Other options include cryotherapy or chemical ablation.

Unfortunately I am not aware of any over the counter measures that can safely excise papilloma. It's better to go for excisional biopsy, so that lesion gets removed & you will get the exact diagnosis of lesion.

Hope I answered your query

Wishing you good health

Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra

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