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My husband has a cyst on his tongue. a doctor told him to have it removed. it become red and swollen now. what should he do?
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Go to doctor: At home, he can try frequent oral rinsing with warm salt water and making sure he drinks enough water, but he really needs to be seen by an oral surgeon as your doctor suggested for evaluation and possible removal.
Answered 5/6/2015
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