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Can you get a tongue ulcer?

My tongue feels like it's been opened up and someone left a scotch bonnet chilly inside.

Male
Complaint duration: 4 days
Medications: pai kiler-anadin
Conditions: burning sensation in tongue

2 Answers

Yes you can get apthous ulcers of the tongue, also called a canker sore.
Yes, you absolutely can get a tongue ulcer. There are many causes: traumatic - irritation from a tooth, toothpaste, food, chemical infectious - bacteria, viral, fungal. See your doctor for an evaluation of possible causes and treatments.
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