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A member asked:
I have health anxiety. never gotten swollen tongue. i'm afraid of tongue swelling. how likely is this to occur? no food allergies, or other allergies!
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Unlikely: Swollen tongue is not common. It can occur if you are allergic to a particular type of food. If you avoid these foods, it should not happen.
Answered 5/29/2016
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