Why Do I Have A Red Strip On Left Side Back Of My Tongue?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jun 2018

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 Answered on

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 Last reviewed on

Question : I have a red strip on left side back of tongue that won't completely go away, a little irritated. No sores. Tends to go away in the morning after a sleep.
I have a row of bumps on very back of tongue, I don't know what this is?

Answered by Dr. Monish De (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Punch biopsy from strip in tongue

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Since you are having strip in back of tongue I would advise you to go for punch biopsy test to rule out malignancy

Also you need to take becosule tablets once daily for at least a period of 3 weeks

Regards

Dr Monish De

Oncologist

Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T