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I have a red mark on centere of my tounge and i am noticing it from last one year, i showed ent tey told nothing to worry but it irritates and pains?
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See a dentist: Has the red mark changed at all? Is it larger, changed texture, changed color? See a dentist who will be able to tell you if it's something to be concerned about and what tot do to help it when it is irritated..
Answered 2/23/2014
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Rhomboid glossitis: It is a form of candida infection. Antifungal medication and smoking cessation will help.
Answered 12/10/2013
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