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What does your tongue say about your thyroid?

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many: Thich swollen tongue with scalloping, dry and pai.Ful.. Is very common to see with hypothyroidism.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Would you be able to see a change if your tongue was swollen i'm always scared mine will swell I have thyroid problems GERD and vitamin defficiancy?

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