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A 21-year-old female asked:

The back of my tongue (left side) is extremely sore, it hurts to swallow. the pain is not in my throat, just in one side of my tongue. ?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Well : Could be a few things the most common would be an apthus ulcer or herpes of the mouth or viral infection. Consult primary care doctor or Healthtap visit for a specific diagnosis treatment
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