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I have warts that appeared on my tong at the back this morning, i never had oral sex could it be cancer? there pinker then my actuall tong

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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

Warts on tongue: What you are describing is most probably irritated taste buds on the back of your tongue and not warts or cancer, which would be very rare. Call your doctor for a check up.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

I have warts that appeared on my tong at the back this morning, i never had oral sex could it be cancer? there pinker then my actuall tong

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Albert Pizzo answered

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