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What would make your tongue feel like you bit it but didn't. there is no sores or redness and the feeling comes and goes and lasts for minutes. ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Irritable tongue: This may be due to glossitis or some irritability of the tongue (nerve or muscle). Try some salt water mouth wash or glyoxide drops on the tongue. See an otolaryngologist if symptoms persist or worsen.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/4/2019

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A member asked:

What would make your tongue feel like you bit it but didn't. there is no sores or redness and the feeling comes and goes and lasts for minutes. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Munshower agreed

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