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I bit my tongue in my sleep. in the last few days, i developed canker sores across the bottom and it has swelled affecting my speech. what can i do?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Tongue Bite: Hello, this should be evaluated by your physician not only for the tongue sores and pain but also to look into the sleep history. Do you have a history of seizures? any sleep problems? This could be more than just a sore tongue. Motrin, ice and saline irrigations too. Good luck.

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Answered 11/14/2015

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A member asked:

I bit my tongue in my sleep. in the last few days, i developed canker sores across the bottom and it has swelled affecting my speech. what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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