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My son 2 yrs old had a tongue cut in the middle portion, 6 days back. it is 1 cm long and cut depth is 4 mm . the cut gap is not closing sofar?

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Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Should be seen.: Typically the tongue is very vascular and heals well. Have it checked to be safe sooner the better

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Answered 6/5/2015

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A member asked:

My son 2 yrs old had a tongue cut in the middle portion, 6 days back. it is 1 cm long and cut depth is 4 mm . the cut gap is not closing sofar?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Satish Sundar answered

Dr Veres and 3 doctors agreed

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