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My Tongue Is Sore And It Is Covered With A White Film. What Could Be The Reason ?

Hi, I am having a situation. How to explain under my tongue is sore and it is covered with a white film. If I take my nail and rub it it comes right off and it obviously is my skin . Do you have any idea what this can be caused from?
Fri, 27 May 2011
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ENT Specialist 's  Response
hello
welcome to health care magic
its apthous ulcer
u can have prednisolone tablets and crush them and put paste over the ulcers u wil be relieved soon
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General & Family Physician Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,
There are few possibilities,
1,you might have Apthous ulcer,
2,you might have some tooth problem like sharp tooth causing mild damage to the tongue,
3,If you are smokers or chewing tobacco then there is possibility of plaque which require attention and it should be evaluated.
ok and bye.
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My Tongue Is Sore And It Is Covered With A White Film. What Could Be The Reason ?

hello welcome to health care magic its apthous ulcer u can have prednisolone tablets and crush them and put paste over the ulcers u wil be relieved soon