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Maple Heights, OH, USA
August 18, 2024
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Yes, it could be from the chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can cause mouth sores, also known as oral mucositis, which can make your tongue feel painful, similar to the sensation of having bitten it. Symptoms of mouth sores include:

- Swollen areas in the mouth or on the tongue
- Mouth pain
- Pain with chewing or swallowing
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Yes, it could be from the chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can cause mouth sores, also known as oral mucositis, which can make your tongue feel painful, similar to the sensation of having bitten it. Symptoms of mouth sores include:

- Swollen areas in the mouth or on the tongue
- Mouth pain
- Pain with chewing or swallowing
- Dry, cracked lips
- Reddened areas, white patches, or yellow patches on the inside of the mouth or tongue

If you are experiencing these symptoms, it's important to discuss them with your healthcare team.

August 18, 2024
A MyLungCancerTeam Member

Yes, sometimes my tongue or gums will have a sore spot or feel "coated". There is a thing called magic mouthwash that your oncologist can prescribe that really helps.

August 18, 2024

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