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I have what looks like petechiae on my whartons ducts. burns when i stretch it, reddened slightly swollen, should i worry?? been a week , cancer?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Depends: If it goes away after a few days, I'd not be concerned. But it is persistent, best to ask your dentist to take a look at it. Sometimes these ducts can be obstructed by stone.

Answered 7/12/2015

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I have what looks like petechiae on my whartons ducts. burns when i stretch it, reddened slightly swollen, should i worry?? been a week , cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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