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How do you stop a tongue bleeding? if it has stopped bleeding for five hours? unfortunately took an aspirin. thanks

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Still bleeding?: After trying direct pressure there are some home remedies like ice with pressure. Also a tea bag may help. If it continues there are commercial products that may be available at the chemist that you may be able to obtain. Short of that it is a doctors visit. Good luck.

Answered 1/8/2018

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A member asked:

How do you stop a tongue bleeding? if it has stopped bleeding for five hours? unfortunately took an aspirin. thanks

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