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Im a male 22 years old with black raised veins on the back bottom left side of my tongue. i've been using dipping tobacco for six years and i have some yellowing on the top of my tongue?

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Dr. David Duhon answered

Act now: See a dentist or an ENT surgeon ASAP. It may be a sign of changes that lead to oral cancer. If not caught and treated early, oral cancer is a disaster.

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Answered 5/9/2017

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A member asked:

Im a male 22 years old with black raised veins on the back bottom left side of my tongue. i've been using dipping tobacco for six years and i have some yellowing on the top of my tongue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Duhon answered

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

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