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Tip of tongue has been sore for over a week. no signs of discoloration or swelling. sensation is similar to a burned tongue from coffee. suggestions?

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Get assessed: many possible causes, need medical assistance to diagnose this. Varied causes, sounds like could possibly be burning mouth syndrome or glossopyria but want to rule out other things as well prior to ruling this in

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 8/29/2015

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A member asked:

Tip of tongue has been sore for over a week. no signs of discoloration or swelling. sensation is similar to a burned tongue from coffee. suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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