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I feel the left side of my tongue thick and painful.it is not the fist time.what could it be?
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Maybe glossitis: An inflammatory condition of the tongue that can be caused by a few things.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Irritation: Probably irritation from rubbing against your teeth. Possibly caused by either clenching/grinding your teeth or dryness.
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