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What Causes Mark On Inside Of Lip?
Question: My dentist and doctor say this is noghing to worry about.. It look like it was getting better untill a new bit started growing at the tip, pain wise, it burns slighty everynow and then. They did give me treatmeant for a fungul infection but it did nothing. I have the same mark on my lip inside but its not as bad and fading.. Im worried that its cancer, and they tell me its not
Brief Answer:
Details required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
As per the history posted here I would require few more details to suggest better in this regard.
1.Since how long do you have these symptoms?
2.which symptoms made you think it is cancer,please specify?
3.Are you taking any medications for any other cause than dental?
4.Do you have history of smoking or betel chewing or any other habits?
5.Apart from pain and burning, do you have other symptoms like swelling, bleeding, fever or gland enlargement etc? please mention.
Awaiting response.
Thanks.
Take care
Details required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome.
Thanks for sharing your concern.
As per the history posted here I would require few more details to suggest better in this regard.
1.Since how long do you have these symptoms?
2.which symptoms made you think it is cancer,please specify?
3.Are you taking any medications for any other cause than dental?
4.Do you have history of smoking or betel chewing or any other habits?
5.Apart from pain and burning, do you have other symptoms like swelling, bleeding, fever or gland enlargement etc? please mention.
Awaiting response.
Thanks.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
About 8 weeks or so, i noticed it because i felt a ulcer feeling on my touge, 12 weeks ago i had a hernia opperation, i dont take any other medication, i dont smoke cigarettes but i do vape on the electronic ones, i do remember my tounge while vaping on it like 9 weeks ago, theres no other symptons my doctor came behind me and felt my neck.. Said its all fine.
Also the patch on my lip whitch is not as white, more purple ish, is in direct line with the patch on my tounge..
The only symptoms why i think its cancer is cause it burns, when i eat spicy food its burns for ages:
The white patch looks like lukoplakia whitch is a pre cancer, my dentist said its lichen planus. Dont have any chewing habbits, that i know of
Also the patch on my lip whitch is not as white, more purple ish, is in direct line with the patch on my tounge..
The only symptoms why i think its cancer is cause it burns, when i eat spicy food its burns for ages:
The white patch looks like lukoplakia whitch is a pre cancer, my dentist said its lichen planus. Dont have any chewing habbits, that i know of
Brief Answer:
Biopsy advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for reply.
After going through the details I would suggest you to visit an oral pathologist and get a biopsy done.This will clearly explain the nature of the lesion.Mere clinical features cannot be taken for diagnostic purpose.Therefore please go for biopsy.
Meanwhile you can minimize spice intake.Take plenty of fluids and nutritious diet.Do not worry about the symptoms just keep a close watch for any changes.
Let me know for further doubts.
Thanks.
Take care.
Biopsy advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for reply.
After going through the details I would suggest you to visit an oral pathologist and get a biopsy done.This will clearly explain the nature of the lesion.Mere clinical features cannot be taken for diagnostic purpose.Therefore please go for biopsy.
Meanwhile you can minimize spice intake.Take plenty of fluids and nutritious diet.Do not worry about the symptoms just keep a close watch for any changes.
Let me know for further doubts.
Thanks.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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