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My tongue keeps swelling up making me slur my speech. i went to the hospital and they said i have inflamed tonsils. should i get a 2nd opinion?
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Do not delay!: MOST DEFINITELY get a 2nd opinion! Inflamed tonsils do not cause swelling of the tongue. Do not delay it!
Answered 11/22/2017
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