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Medical Conditions - Leukoplakia

Leuko means white and plakia means patch. So, leukoplakia is the formation of thick white patches on the oral surfaces such as cheeks, tongue and gums. This condition is non cancerous but carries a risk of turning cancerous in the future. They are directly associated with tobacco use.

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Why am I having a white tongue and diarrhea symptoms?

Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com Thank you for reaching out. Your symptoms do need proper attention, especially because of your history of diabetes and smoking.

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Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What causes hoarseness with white chalky deposits?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

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Dr. Bindia

Dr. Bindia

How can I know if I have oral cancer signs or just anxiety?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern.

I noticed oral white lesions in my mouth. What causes it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Usually, a white patch can occur on the buccal mucosa but it is self-limiting.

How serious are verrucous carcinoma findings on CT and biopsy?

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What could cause a persistent white patch on the tongue?

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I have a whitish spot on the lateral side of the tongue. Is this a precancerous lesion?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly share some more information. Please mention whether you have done any dental treatment recently. Please mention the condition of the tooth on that side.

Is it normal to have a white spot where I got my wisdom tooth removed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have mentioned it can be a canker sore. And if it is painful and irritating then visit the dentist once to show it properly.

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Dr. Purva Jingar

Dr. Purva Jingar

What are the white patches on the inner side of the mouth?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should stop taking pan masala. The white patches look like leukoplakia (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

What causes a tingling sensation in the tongue while sleeping?

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