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What has caused my pain under the right side of my tongue. it is so painful i have to take regular analgesia.?

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Pain: There are many reasons: ulcer, obstructed salivary gland, infected tooth, tumor, neuroma, abscess or infection in the area among many others. See oral surgeon, ENT or dentist.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

What has caused my pain under the right side of my tongue. it is so painful i have to take regular analgesia.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

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