Herpes on the tongue

Sexual health
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Hi I have been told I have both types of herpes (aprox 4 years ago) but have never had a coldsore on my mouth so far.  Recently I went to the Dr with a sore tongue. It’s at the end of my tongue (not all over), is red, slightly swollen on one side, but no lesions/blisters. I’ve had it for 3 weeks. He says it might be oral herpes but can’t be sure so has also sent me for bloods yobruie our a vitamin deficiency. 

Not sure if this is the right forum as I didn’t get a response on the other one I’ve tried. I really don’t think it’s herpes from what I’ve read and pics I’ve seen. Has anyone else experienced something similar? 

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Does not sound like herpes. Oral herpes is usually external and wouldn't persist 3 weeks unchanged.

3

It’s probably a canker sore. Until recently I thought they were the same as cold sores but apparently not.

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I would say a canker sore, too, but they usually clear up in a week.

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There are no sores visible, ulcers, blisters or otherwise. This is what’s throwing me. It’s tender and there’s redness there but that’s it. 

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Then it's likely not herpes or a canker sore. Maybe just a swollen taste bud.