My tongue has been sore almost like iv bitten it but i know i haven't. Its all around the "rim" of my tongue.

Sores on the tongue could arise from many causes ranging from a bacterial infection to cancer. The presence of soreness on either side of the tongue as opposed to only one side is against cancer (cancer usually develops as a painless sore on one side of the tongue).

Possible sores, red bumps on tip of tongue causes: oral herpes simplex infection, canker sores, Tuberculosis, bacterial infections, or early-stage syphilis. It could also be an immune system problem or an allergy.

The cause can usually be determined within the context of careful history taking, lab testing and examination. Please keep these causes in mind during your next visit to the doctor and try to raise these possibilities.

November 2009: There seems to be alot of this sore lumpy tongue thing around affecting people of all ages. My grandson 3yrs, was the 1st to get it last week but hes ok now, the rest of the family have had it in varying degrees. Seems to be a virus but cant get much info. Im going to try vitamins & get some honey, although garlic is a good antiviral/bacterial - i think it would hurt to eat though..