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I often get tonsil stones & i try to knock them off but it requires me to stick my tongue out to see them & tonight i saw my epiglotis, why?

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Dr. Nick Debnath answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Normal variant : It’s normal for some people to be able to see their epiglottis when you stick out your tongue

Answered 4/12/2020

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A member asked:

I often get tonsil stones & i try to knock them off but it requires me to stick my tongue out to see them & tonight i saw my epiglotis, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nick Debnath answered

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