Extra skin on side of tongue

Question 1

Have dissolvable suture inside my left side of my mouth and i feel that the excess suture is sticking to my inner skin/flesh near where i have suture?

Answer

How old is it?: If it is just a tail from the suture, could trim it with small scissor. If recently placed, could also call dr who placed it for check / trim vs remov... Read More

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Need a trim: Call the surgeon. The sutures sounds like it needs a trim.

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Question 2

A vietnamese friend of mine, has at the base of their tongue what looks like a flap of extra skin which is attatched to the tongue, stands up slightly?

Answer

Get it checked: Could be a taste bud or a lesion. I would get it checked.

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Anatomical: From your description it sounds like you are describing a "prominent lingual frenum ". Most humans have a lingual frenum but in some people it may be... Read More

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Lingual Frenum: The frenulum of tongue or tongue web is a small fold of mucous membrane extending from the floor of the mouth to the midline of the underside of the t... Read More

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Question 3

I found an extra piece of skin in my tongue this morning, its like a part of my tongue but its white, what could it be?

Answer

Leukoplakia: If its a thickened, white patches on your gums or the insides of your cheek or even the bottom of your mouth or your tongue it could be leukoplakia. T... Read More

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In\on Tongue?: This needs to be seen and evaluated in person and not via the internet. If it is in the center in front underneath your tongue it is most likely a lin... Read More

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Question 4

What to do if i have a bunch of extra skin under my tongue, so much that when i puff it out it could be mistaked for a second tongue. what is wrong with me?

Answer

See your dentist: Have an evaluation with your dentist. They will be able to assess what the issue is or if it is a normal.

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Question 5

I have a swollen skin flap on side of tongue. should i be concerned?

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See doc: You could have this checked out by a dentist or dermatologist.

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Question 6

Can tooth rubbing up against side of tongue cause white patch of skin? it peels off and looks normal afterwords

Answer

Tongue lesion: It could, but you could also have a a condition related to fungal infection. When you run the patch off, is it red underneath? This could be a conditi... Read More

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Question 7

Pain on right side of my head when i chew and swallow it is a sharp pain i can also feel it when i move my tongue around?

Answer

TMJ ?: Difficult to answer without knowing exact anatomic location however see if temporomandibular joint disorder may be the culprit.

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Question 8

I looked under my tongue, on the two lines there are triangular looking flabs of skin on both sides of under my tongue. is this bad?

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Normal variant...: I suspect what you are describing is just a normal variant - normal for you and not a problem. If you have pain or notice these areas getting larger ... Read More

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Question 9

Found a little red spot on side of tongue this am. only one. very small like a larger pin head. .. just today. should i worry? maybe bit myself?

Answer

May be bite mark: There are a number of things that can cause something like this, most of which are not serious. It could well be a bite mark. It should heal quickly... Read More

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Question 10

I have raised bumps on the sides of my tongue and on the back of my tongue. looks like inflamed skin. doesn't hurt. looks bad. infectious?

Answer

How long: How long have you had this? Often this is normal and hard to say if no pain or other symptoms.

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Extra skin on side of tongue

Have dissolvable suture inside my left side of my mouth and i feel that the excess suture is sticking to my inner skin/flesh near where i have suture?

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A vietnamese friend of mine, has at the base of their tongue what looks like a flap of extra skin which is attatched to the tongue, stands up slightly?

I found an extra piece of skin in my tongue this morning, its like a part of my tongue but its white, what could it be?

What to do if i have a bunch of extra skin under my tongue, so much that when i puff it out it could be mistaked for a second tongue. what is wrong with me?

I have a swollen skin flap on side of tongue. should i be concerned?

Can tooth rubbing up against side of tongue cause white patch of skin? it peels off and looks normal afterwords

Pain on right side of my head when i chew and swallow it is a sharp pain i can also feel it when i move my tongue around?

I looked under my tongue, on the two lines there are triangular looking flabs of skin on both sides of under my tongue. is this bad?

Found a little red spot on side of tongue this am. only one. very small like a larger pin head. .. just today. should i worry? maybe bit myself?

I have raised bumps on the sides of my tongue and on the back of my tongue. looks like inflamed skin. doesn't hurt. looks bad. infectious?

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