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I had a seizure and bit my tongue. now 6 days later my tongue is throbbing, my throat hurts and i can barely eat. i have a huge hole, what should i do?

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Dr. Raymond Traver answered

Omfs: You need to see a dentist or oral surgeon . The hole should be repaired and you may need to be treated for infection.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/11/2017

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See ENT specialist: Who may be able to repair the damage. Also contact the doc who manages your seizure disorder to check the blood level of med if your seizures r not well controlled.

Answered 4/8/2013

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A member asked:

I had a seizure and bit my tongue. now 6 days later my tongue is throbbing, my throat hurts and i can barely eat. i have a huge hole, what should i do?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Raymond Traver answered

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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