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Hi !....i woke up this morning and the right side of my tongue was swollen...what does this mean ?....thanks you !

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Allergic/ infection: Could be allergic or infection. If it is painful, or lasts more than 24 hours, or is getting worse, should be seen by a doc.

Answered 3/22/2014

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A member asked:

Hi !....i woke up this morning and the right side of my tongue was swollen...what does this mean ?....thanks you !

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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