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A member asked:
I am having a weird rubbery feeling patch on the tip of my tounge. is it from spicy food?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Needs to be seen: It is difficult to answer your question without seeing what you mean. If you think it is burned from spicy foods, simply stop eating them and observe the tongue. If the patch remains after 1 week, go see a dentist for an exam.
Answered 11/28/2017
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