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Sore tongue on and off few weeks. was going to doc as read about geographic tongue not sure if that what it is. also probs swallowing it clicks sore?

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Further consultation: There are several reasons for you to develop a symptom where your tongue is sore. You might want to consider a consult ion with an Oral Medicine specialist.

Answered 11/14/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See ENT: If your have a tongue pain throat associated with difficulty swallowing it is very important to get your throat checked by ENT to find a cause.

Answered 11/15/2015

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