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"Question I keep getting painful spots on my tongue.  They last up to five days, and I get them on the &amp;#039;pimples&amp;#039; at the end and the side of my tongue.  Usually it&amp;#039;s only one at a time and there are about 10 days in between &amp;#039;sores&amp;#039;.  I feel this problem is too minor to consult the doctor about. By the time my appointment comes, the spot will have gone.  Am I lacking in any vitamins or minerals?  Is it a symptom of something else?  Is there anything I can do to help prevent these spots or numb them?  Answer You either need extra vitamins \u2013 of the vitamin B group most likely \u2013 or you&amp;#039;re getting recurrent infections in the mouth.  Have you had a recent dental check? Sometimes the infections come from a tooth or gum origin.  You could also try regular use of an antiseptic mouthwash for a month or two.  Yours sincerely  The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As Bleeding gums Diabetic with chapped lips Geographic tongue I grind my teeth Mucus in the back of my throat Sore tongue Ulcers on the lip White slimy tongue  Last updated 11.01.2009 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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