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What Causes Numbness In Mouth And Tongue?

Patient experiences a numbness in mouth and tounge , as a result has bitten the tounge several times. Is this serious ? The patient is a diabetic and was on Ecosprin. However off late he has not been taking Ecosprin . Patient is a diabetic for more than 10 years now.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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welcome to hcm,

People with diabetes can get numbness and tingling in the lips and tongue if their blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia). . chek his blood sugar to confirm it. hope this explains
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What Causes Numbness In Mouth And Tongue?

welcome to hcm, People with diabetes can get numbness and tingling in the lips and tongue if their blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia). . chek his blood sugar to confirm it. hope this explains