I have a dry weird patch on the very back of my tongue with small bumps starting to go down my tongue into my throat. It doesnt hurt, just annoying. I can feel it on my uvula (dangly thing) Sometimes I can taste metal on that spot, or just an uncomfortability with it, but no pain. I just turned 20, Im female and Im a smoker and have been smoking for about 4 years. I am very scared if it being oral cancer, but Ive been reading into it and its said that oral cancer creates with patches, and I do not have that. I think I may be dehydrated as I havent been drinking very much lately other than pop, or it could be a deficiency in something because we havent been able to afford much food, so I dont eat all day until supper which is usually microwavable, and afterwards just little snacks. Unhealthy ones. I know I am very unhealthy and I think that may be the cause to this. Im only 54 and weigh 90 pounds. PLEASE I would be very greatful to hear back from you with what you think it may be, if I should wait untill its gone or go see my doctor ASAP. PLEASE HELP!!
HI, THAN FOR YOUR QUERY. NOTHING TO WORRY, SMOKING CAUSES Discoloration OF PAPILLA ON TONGUE AND EVEN PALATE. MAINTENANCE OF PROPER ORAL HYGIENE, CESSATION OF SMOKING GRADUALLY, HAVING WELL BALANCED DIET ARE MORE IMPORTANT. NICOLETTA CHEWABLE TABLETS ARE HELPFUL IN SMOKE CESSATION. HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL.