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A member asked:

Why does the back of my throat hurt when i stick my tongue out ?

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Inflammation: Your theist may be inflamed or infected. Please see your doctor who can examine your throat and treat accordingly

Dr Daily and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/11/2021

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Still the tongue: The tongue is a huge muscle that extends down the throat. Look up a anatomy drawing of it. When you stick your tongue out, you are pulling on that muscle, and also the attachments to the tongue.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 7/19/2018

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