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Foliate papillae pain in right side of tongue had it years ago but went away now back.left side fine. what would cause this?

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Pain: From trauma, burn, neurologic disorder, GERD, infection, and a host of other possibilities. Please see an Oral Surgeon or an ENT for evaluation.

Answered 9/29/2017

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