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Sharp pain on side of tongue. very painful to swallow and especially to eat. there has been a growing white cracking coating. ?
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Requires evaluation: There are many possibilities including candidiasis\oral thrush. See an oral surgeon for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Answered 12/10/2013
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See your dentist!: The floor of the mouth and the sides of the tongue are two of the most common sites for oral cancers to start. Please see your dentist immediately to have this evaluated. There are many other possibilities - it pays to be safe and have this looked at immediately.
Answered 11/5/2013
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