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Suggest Remedy For A Lump On Tip Of The Tongue

Hi my son is 16 weeks old he was born with an off white/yellow lump on the tip of his tongue. His doctor health vistor or midwide can not tell me what it is. His doctor said it looks like a cyst and when i asked if it would go he said possibly? What is it and Should i be concerned?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Hi...by what yo quote this seems like a mucus cyst to me. it is generally self limiting and they grow out of it. But if it is causing discomfort to him in any way...I suggest you see your pediatrician. Otherwise it will settle by itself.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Suggest Remedy For A Lump On Tip Of The Tongue

Hi...by what yo quote this seems like a mucus cyst to me. it is generally self limiting and they grow out of it. But if it is causing discomfort to him in any way...I suggest you see your pediatrician. Otherwise it will settle by itself. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,