Hi I m actually inquiring about my husbands symptoms. He is 47 years old, hasn t smoked cigarettes for 2 years now, but was a heavy smoker for many years before he quit. He is a heavy beer drinker, probably drinks an average of 12 beers 4 to 6 days a week. He also has extensive dental problems including cavities and gum disease. His symptoms include a bad burning sensation on his tongue when he eats or drinks anything which has persisted for about 2 to 3 weeks now. Today he discovered a lump or bulge in his tongue on the left side. From what I m reading, there is cause for concern about oral cancer .
Hi, from the symptoms you have described and his history of chronic smoking and Chat Doctor.  The other symptoms that can help you diagnose the problem are -A red or white patch on the tongue, that will not go away sore throat that does not go away sore spot on the tongue that does not go waylaid when swallowingNumbness in the mouth that will not go awayUnexplained bleeding from the tongue (that is not caused by biting your tongue or other injury)Pain in the ear (rare)Its advisable to meet your doctor and get a BIOS done at the earliest. Take care