Ulcer on side of tongue

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Asked for Female, 19 Years

There is a bumpy ulcer on the side of my tongue, near the root of tongue. It has a burning feeling to it. No raised borders. It concerns me because i smoke. Please help asap !

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Dr. Yash Agrawal

Dentist 10 yrs exp Nagpur

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Get it examined by a professional.... Its of concern n of more if you suffer such ulcers frequently. Many reasons for ulcer.....local, systemic n vit deficiencies. Get it checked. Dr. Yash Agrawal.

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Dr. N Srinivas

Dentist 22 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hello..ulcer on tongue could be due to sharp tooth.kindly visit dentist and quit smoking as it aggrevates the condition of ulcer.

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Dr. Harish Rathi

Dentist 46 yrs exp Nagpur

Ulcer of any kind , any size is not good for health.more over ur smoking which aggravates the ulser.so kindly stop smoking and check ur oral cavity to the nearby dentist.

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Dr. Sanket Sheth Dentist 16 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sanket Sheth

Dentist 16 yrs exp Mumbai

Hey there! An ulcer on the side of your tongue needs to be checked by a good dentist for the cause, which could be a sharp tooth. Also, if it occurs frequently, it could be a cause of concern. Often, certain vitamin deficiencies can cause ulcers in the mouth. Bottom line, get it checked.

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