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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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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
Answered 8/19/2020
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