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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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Dr. Taha Shipchandler answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2016

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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!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Taha Shipchandler answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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