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I have a spot on the left side of my tongue. i don't remember biting it or burning it but this spot has appeared from nowhere it seems. and hurts abit?
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See MD: I don't know how old you are and if you smoke. Smoking increase risk of tongue cancer. some times you have unintentional injury but it usually heals in 7-10 days. If it persists than consult your MD
Answered 5/1/2015
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