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I have a little bump on the left side of my tounge and it hurt to talk sometimes?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Get evaluated: Need evaluation to rulr out serious condition specially if you are a smoker , or drinker or immunocompromised.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2013

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See below: I would have this looked at by your dentist. It could just be an irritation but always best to have "lumps and bumps" checked out.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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