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Mum got a white ulcer under tongue (lateral). she thinks she bit herself. yesterday blood came out of it. now its just white and flat. concerning?

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Ulcer under tongue: The question is, how long has she had the ulcer. If it is recent, and it is actually an ulcer, it should heal spontaneously in 7-10 days. It she has had the ulcer longer than 10 days, it needs to be examined. It may be something other than an ulcer, and may need to be biopsied.

Answered 12/16/2014

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