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Cant move tongue, this has never hepened befor, what am i suposed to do i can't talk?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Go to an ER: That is a neurologic sign. You should be evaluated for a stroke.

Answered 1/26/2012

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