Fort Dodge, IA
A 20-year-old female asked:
I've had a sore throat and red spot on tip of tongue for a month thought it was a sign of herpes since i get them on my tongue but it's been too long?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
Need to be seen: These types of situations cannot be diagnosed over the internet. Therefore, you will need to see a dentist for a definitive diagnose and appropriate treatment, if necessary.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Red spot/sore throat: Any red or white spot on the oral soft tissues that last longer than 2 weeks should be investigated. May or may not be associated with you sore throat. Please see your Dentist to examine your red spot. Please see your Physician (or Urgent Care) to evaluate your sore throat. Examinations required to determine cause and, therefore, appropriate treatment.
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Dr. Joy Poskozimanswered
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Need more info!: How long has it been there? Has it grown? Since it is raised (the tongue can feel it), it should immediately be looked at by a dentist to make sure ... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Why did my month all of a sudden feel dry and my tongue have tiny Little red spots on the tip of it and my throat go sore?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see ... Read More
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