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I have a swollen tongue, my taste is off and end of tongue is numb but it feels like i ate menthol. also my neck is scratchy. ?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Allergic reaction: Sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction to something you ate or inhaled? If symptoms continue or get worse I would go to an Urgent Care to be checked out

Answered 7/2/2014

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A member asked:

I have a swollen tongue, my taste is off and end of tongue is numb but it feels like i ate menthol. also my neck is scratchy. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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