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Suggest Treatment For A Small Bump On The Tongue

My daughter has a small bump on her tongue that has grown a little since it was first noticed by her dentist in May. She is now saying it s getting in the way but not hurting. 1. is this a sign of HPV? (she s 13). 2. should we have this removed? 3. or will it go away if we wait?
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The small bump on the tongue can be a irritational fibroma secondary to irritation by the sharp teeth. The other possible cause can be a enlarged papillae. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is interfering with function, then it has to be surgically removed. If there are any sharp teeth, it needs to be rounded off. It is not associated with HPV.
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Suggest Treatment For A Small Bump On The Tongue

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The small bump on the tongue can be a irritational fibroma secondary to irritation by the sharp teeth. The other possible cause can be a enlarged papillae. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is interfering with function, then it has to be surgically removed. If there are any sharp teeth, it needs to be rounded off. It is not associated with HPV. I hope I have answered your query, take care.