A member asked:

Odd question, whenever i run the underside of my tongue painfully throbs. heard this could be a sign of anemia. any other issues i should worry about?

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Dr. Ryan Mendro answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Periodontics

Yes: Pain on the tongue and especially associated any type of sore on the tongue should be evaluated by a dental professional. It could be something as simple as trauma from a potato chip, but it could be something more harmful.

Answered 12/18/2014

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