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I have white head in back of my throat, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Maybe: Could be oral thrush or cancer. It should be looked at and may need biopsy.

Answered 12/11/2013

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A member asked:

I have white head in back of my throat, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

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