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I have hemochromatosis, can it cause sores on my toungh & in my mouth?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Not typically: Work with your doc to sort through this likely unrelated issue.

Answered 4/20/2013

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Not by itself: Look for some other cause. Especially, if you have several of these at one time, get with your physician to rule out agranulocytosis or some other medical cause.

Answered 8/9/2014

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