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A member asked:

I have a dark red/black tastebud at the back left side of my tongue.it's sore and painful.what is it, what caused it and what should i do?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Get checked: It is hard to tell without seeing the lesion. You should see a dentist or an ENT physician.

Dr Robinson agreed

Answered 11/14/2014

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