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What Causes Soreness On Tongue?

I am 65 years old quite fit and healthy, but my tongue has been sore since March. I have tried everything possible to get rid of it but it never goes away!!!!I was originally told I had a virus but this has been going on for far too long. Please help Heather
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Hi Heather
There are numerous causes of glossitis(sore tongue) but the most frequent is usually due to a vitamin deficiency. A vitamin deficiency may be due to 1 of 2 reasons. Inadequate intake or inadequate absorption. Try supplementing your diet daily with Vitamin B-12 or B-Complex. Let me know how it goes.
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What Causes Soreness On Tongue?

Hi Heather There are numerous causes of glossitis(sore tongue) but the most frequent is usually due to a vitamin deficiency. A vitamin deficiency may be due to 1 of 2 reasons. Inadequate intake or inadequate absorption. Try supplementing your diet daily with Vitamin B-12 or B-Complex. Let me know how it goes.