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Why do i lately started bite my one side of my tongue during wake up in morning? the pain wakes me up. i also scream of fear in sleep. i al

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tongue biting: Seizure possible, but unusual just at night. Are you under stress. bruxism is when you clench your jaw at night. People can bite tongue then.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 1/6/2017

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