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My tongue feels swollen and its hard to swallow what's going on?

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Angioedema: I don't know what caused it but if you are having trouble swallowing, you need to go to the er immediately or dial 911 now. God bless you! act now!

Dr Eitner and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/6/2017

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