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The back left side of my tongue really hurts, it has 5 small bumps on it and is extremely painful, should be concerned about this ?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See MD: If you have extremely painful lesions on your tongue it would be wise to have them checked. May be viral or even canker sores but have them checked.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 11/5/2016

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A member asked:

The back left side of my tongue really hurts, it has 5 small bumps on it and is extremely painful, should be concerned about this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

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