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I have had a sore tongue for 3 or 4 days it feels burnt and it has a crack on the surface that hurts tongue cancer?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

No: You should see ENT doctor to be evaluated and treated ,most likely is infection or secondary to trauma.

Dr Ekole agreed

Answered 8/26/2017

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A member asked:

I have had a sore tongue for 3 or 4 days it feels burnt and it has a crack on the surface that hurts tongue cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Dr Ekole agreed

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