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I have a painful small white patchy area under my tongue for the past 1 month, making me uncomfortable at all times. Please help me to solve this problem.
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Any whitish lesion of the oral cavity lasting for a month needs to be examined by a specialist to rule out dangerous conditions. It is impossible to diagnose without examining it
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Consult nearby ENT specialist or oral surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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