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I have sore white spots on tip of my tongue they are growing in size and numbers.i have noticed lumps on my gums, and when i swallow feels blocked?
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White Spots/tongue: White spots on the tongue can be: oral thrush which is a yeast infection, leukoplakia which can be caused by smoking or idiopathic which means the cause is unknown, and oral lichen planus. See your doctor for a diagnosis.
Answered 10/7/2012
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See a doctor: It is impossible to tell you what is going on without an exam. Please see a doctor.
Answered 10/24/2012
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