The reason for your painful or painless tongue may be an accidental bite, stress, smoking, certain food or hormonal changes.
Painful sores can also be a symptom of herpes simplex infection or hand, foot and mouth disease.
Sores typically go away on their own within a week or two.
Next Steps
Visit physician /dentist
Health Tips
You clean it every morning when you brush your teeth.
Rinsing with salt water, sipping on an ice cube and using pain relieving mouthwash or gels can help soothe the sore.
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