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I'm having a flare-up of crohn's disease and my tongue is very sore - is this a normal part of the flare-up?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes, you can get oral lesions from crohn's disease. The dorsum of the tongue is usually spared. Topical steroid preparations can help.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 4/1/2014

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A member asked:

I'm having a flare-up of crohn's disease and my tongue is very sore - is this a normal part of the flare-up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Patel agreed

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