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I burnt my tongue on a chili 3 weeks ago and my tastebuds are still a little numb. it is also tingly when i eat spicy food and i can barely taste food?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Long recovery: The tongue is usually pretty quick to heal from injuries like burns and bites - on the order of days. This sounds like a long recovery. In the absence of other symptoms, it is probably running its course... But if it persists much longer or if you have any associated symptoms, or the loss is strictly one-sided and not resolving, it would be worth an exam. Hope this helps!
Answered 12/9/2013
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Wait for healing: Wait for healing. Give it at least a week or two before you see a doctor.
Answered 4/13/2013
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