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I just saw a tiny red dot on the tip of my tongue. i haven't eaten or drunk anything hot and i haven't bitten my tongue either. i don't know why that came from. what can that be?

Q: i just saw a tiny red dot on the tip of my tongue. i haven't eaten or drunk anything hot and i haven't bitten my tongue either. i don't know why that came from. what can that be?

: Could be one of many things and hard to diagnose without exam. Observe for few days and if it does not disappear pl see your MD

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Could be one of many things and hard to diagnose without exam. Observe for few days and if it does not disappear pl see your MD

Answered 6/27/2022

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Since there is no injury, a red dot could be from a virus, psychological stress, or poor nutrition. Try an antiseptic mouthwash, or an antihistamine solution. If no resolution than see an oral surgeon for a biopsy.

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A member asked:

I just saw a tiny red dot on the tip of my tongue. i haven't eaten or drunk anything hot and i haven't bitten my tongue either. i don't know why that came from. what can that be?

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