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Is it possible to get a chemical burn on your tongue? how can i treat it? do i really need to go to the hospital?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Get checked: If you have a chemical burn especially if you have ingested caustic liquid, you should get to the ER and be examined.

Answered 3/30/2018

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A member asked:

Is it possible to get a chemical burn on your tongue? how can i treat it? do i really need to go to the hospital?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

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