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Left side of my tongue is in pain as if i bit my tongue. my throat gets sore and then i get a headache. happens a couple times a year, heals in a week?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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If you: Haven't done so it would be wise to let a physician see this when it is acute. Have you noted an ulcer on the tongue when this occurs? Almost sounds like herpetic stomatitis/pharyngits but difficult to tell without examining. It tends to recur, and recur in the same location.

Dr Neff agreed

Answered 4/27/2014

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A member asked:

Left side of my tongue is in pain as if i bit my tongue. my throat gets sore and then i get a headache. happens a couple times a year, heals in a week?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Neff agreed

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