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What illness causes numbness on the tip of your tongue?
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Tongue numbness: There are lots of possibilities including something as simple as a food allergy or sensitivity. If the numbness persists, first see your dentist who may refer you to a physician if necessary in order to determine the cause of your symptoms.
Answered 6/30/2017
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