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What Causes Recurrence Of Ulcers On My Aunt's Tongue?

My aunt had some ulcers on her toungue. She got them treated but they continued to reappear when the doctors said that it may be some kind of tumor. She is getting some medication for the same. But now she has started complaining of hardening of tongue. Could it mean that the tumor is increasing or what could be the reason for this. Thanks in advance: Shilpa
Wed, 21 May 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the ulcer over the tongue could be because of chronic irritation by the sharp teeth causing traumatic ulcer. or it can be reccurent aphthous ulcer. consult a oral physician and get yourself examined completely. the borders of the ulcer will become hard or firm in case tumerous lesions called induration. the ulcer could also be because of the fungal infection. to rule out all these things get a biopsy done and get the histopathology report. if it is because of the sharp tooth then get the teeth reduced or smoothened. if it is a cancerous lesion then you have to go for surgical and radiotherapy. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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What Causes Recurrence Of Ulcers On My Aunt's Tongue?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the ulcer over the tongue could be because of chronic irritation by the sharp teeth causing traumatic ulcer. or it can be reccurent aphthous ulcer. consult a oral physician and get yourself examined completely. the borders of the ulcer will become hard or firm in case tumerous lesions called induration. the ulcer could also be because of the fungal infection. to rule out all these things get a biopsy done and get the histopathology report. if it is because of the sharp tooth then get the teeth reduced or smoothened. if it is a cancerous lesion then you have to go for surgical and radiotherapy. i hope my answer will help you. take care.