• Can you get a tongue ulcer?

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

2 Answers

  • Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
  • Calhoun, GA

Yes you can get apthous ulcers of the tongue, also called a canker sore.

  • Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
  • Detroit, MI

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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