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A member asked:

The tip of my tongue on the right side is numb why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Charles Hendricks answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Check with you doc: Though stroke is not very likely, these symptoms should be checked out.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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