Posted By: Various What is It? - 05-21-2013 08:35 PM
Hey,
I'n 14 years old and i'm in high school.
My tongue is not looking right and i'm afraid it might be oral cancer.

Picture of my tongue
http://i.imgur.com/u5Z4lSb.png

I haven't been to the doctor to check this out but when I went to the dentist she said it could be geographic tongue but the bump at the back of my tongue is scaring me. I don't want to have to get my tongue cut off :'(.

It doesn't cause any pain.

If anyone knows what this is or could be or knows anyway to make it better please post something.
Posted By: donfoo Re: What is It? - 05-21-2013 10:45 PM
show your parents. If you were my kid, I'd be making an appointment with your main medical doctor to get it checked out. pic does not look so hot to me. good luck, don
Posted By: ChristineB Re: What is It? - 05-21-2013 11:04 PM
You will first need to have a talk with your parents and ask them to take you to a physician. I would suggest an oral surgeon or an ENT. Im very sorry but over the internet its not possible to know exactly what is going on by viewing a photo of your tongue. It could be something very simple like thrush.

I hope its nothing serious. If you are using tobacco products of any kind stop immediately as it could be irritating your mouth.

Good luck!

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