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I have a very sore tongue near the back where it connects to my throat. it hurts on both side when i swallow and move my tongue. is this serious?

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Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered

Internal Medicine 38 years experience

Can be: seek immediate medical attention as this can be an abscess in your throat or the back of your tonsils we can be life-threatening

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