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A 18-year-old male asked:
I'm 19 and a smoker. my tongue hurts under the right side so i looked at it and there are darker veins and it looks irritated. could this be cancer?
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Dr. Joseph Accursoanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Probably not esp: Given your age, but stop smoking and see your doctor. Oral cancer is possible with smoking (and using chewing tobacco as well).
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Endodontics 46 years experience
Probably not: It is probably an inflamed foliate papilla.
That being said, do whatever you can to quit smoking. There is nothing as detrimental as your health.
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Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Smoking: Irritates all soft tissues in your mouth. Oral cancer is on the rise & tobacco and alcohol are the two biggest culprits, especially in combination. A word to the wise-stop smoking! darker veins are not abnormal. See a dentist for a thorough full head and neck soft tissue evaluation every 6 months as part of a routine dental checkup. If you have anything suspicious in your mouth, have it checked.
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