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Cracked raw tongue, red down the center, whitish on outside , bumps in the back sore for 2 days now, gargled with warm salt water
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You : You may have a fissured tongue, but no one can diagnose you over the internet. Please make an appointment with an oral surgeon to have it looked at and treated if necessary. See the below link for further information.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Could be...: Could be vitamin deficiency, thrush(candidiasis) or a bad hangover. If it lasts more than 7-10 days have a health professional check it.
Answered 3/30/2013
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