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Why is my mouth and tongue so sore and sensitive?
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Many possibilities: Anything from too much acid or spice in your diet to a reaction to your toothpaste to dental or gum disease to menopause to viral illness and more. Best to see your doctor and have him/ her take a look in your mouth and if necessary refer you to an ENT doctor for evaluation.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Mouth/tongue sore: It is difficult to give a specific reason why your mouth and tongue are sore, without knowing what led up to it or what other symptoms your may be experiencing that you are not aware may be related. Viral, fungal and dental disease can cause these symptoms, as can dry mouth, hormone and vitamin deficiency, hypersensitivity reactions and in certain cases the cause is unknown.
Answered 11/20/2016
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