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I have red dot on the back of my tongue for a long time.should i visit to a doctor?
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Yes: Any lesion that has been present for a week or 2 should be evaluated for possible problems. In specific cases a biopsy can be needed to make a definitive diagnosis.
Answered 7/9/2013
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Yes: Get it looked at could be normal anatomy or a minor problem but also could be something abnormal.
Answered 7/10/2013
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