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I have a sore tongue on the back left hand side. it is extremely sore when eating and drinking, feels like tonsillitis but on my tongue. ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Sore tongue: This may be a canker sore. Bathing the tongue in warm salt water or maalox often helps. Glyoxide drops on the tongue is also prescribed for relief of canker sores.

Answered 2/23/2018

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A member asked:

I have a sore tongue on the back left hand side. it is extremely sore when eating and drinking, feels like tonsillitis but on my tongue. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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