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Hey. have one question. i ate my food, and suddenly i was able to get the fork touched my tongue with the tip. can this cause a swollen tongue?
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Stabbed it?: Did you stab it? If you did that can cause swelling for sure.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Maybe: Did you cut your tongue on the fork? Trauma like this can certainly cause tongue pain and swelling.
Answered 7/22/2013
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