Question 1

why is the side of my tongue sore?

Accepted Answer

Did you bite it?: That's the most likely explanation i can think of... Did you have any recent dental work done etc?

Question 2

why does fruit make my tongue sore?

Accepted Answer

Acidic: Some fruits that are more acidic can make your tongue sore especially if you eat lots of it.  If you have geographic tongue then it can be more sore.

Question 3

why is my tongue sore after being sick all week?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: May be viral, dryness or less likely bacterial. Suggest warm salt water gargles and ibuprofen to start. It if persists check it out with your doctor

Question 4

back, sides of tongue sore from retainer. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Retainer irritation: See your dentist or orthodontist so that they can smooth and possibly shorten the edges of the retainer. Chronic irritation will cause some scarring.

Question 5

what cause your tip of your tongue sore with white bumps around the tip of your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Thrush: this is likely an infection by yeast called thrush.  We can't diagnose it with out seeing it.  You need to see your physician to be evaluated and treated.

Question 6

5 month painful tongue sore on bottom tip of it.part of it heals while new part extends from it.no risk factrs for cancr.wut could be other than cance?

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: See your dentist or primary doctor for assessment, tongue ulcers are much more common than tongue cancer, wish you well

Question 7

can i use orajel on my tongue sore?

Accepted Answer

If tongue sore hurts: It is ok to use orajel temporarily, to improve the pain/ discomfort of the tongue sores, until you get in to see your pmd, oral surgeon or ENT for an examiation and determination of cause and best treatment to resolve the sores.

Question 8

i have a tongue sore. what is the best treatment for this?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends upon the cause.  If the cause is something like a pizza burn then it will just take a week or two to heal.  If the sore does not go away within two weeks, i would suggest seeing an oral surgeon or ENT physician for an evaluation.

Question 9

why does the upper left side of my tongue sore and swollen?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Maybe you bit your tongue by accident? Maybe you drank really hot coco and burned that side of your tongue? Maybe you are about to get a canker sore?
Early symptoms of HIV? I would go to the doctor if the symptoms persist or worsen. By the way, get screened for preventative health.

Question 10

is a painful tongue sore with a red movable skin flap or tag  a very bad thing?

Accepted Answer

Needs Examination: A lesion that has not healed on its own within a two week period needs to b evaluated. Please see an oral surgeon.

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Why is the side of my tongue sore?

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Why is my tongue sore after being sick all week?

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Back, sides of tongue sore from retainer. what can i do?

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What cause your tip of your tongue sore with white bumps around the tip of your tongue?

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5 month painful tongue sore on bottom tip of it.part of it heals while new part extends from it.no risk factrs for cancr.wut could be other than cance?

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Can i use orajel on my tongue sore?

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I have a tongue sore. what is the best treatment for this?

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Why does the upper left side of my tongue sore and swollen?

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Is a painful tongue sore with a red movable skin flap or tag a very bad thing?

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