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What Causes Numbness In The Tongue After Having Almonds?
Hi, I spit out an almond that must have been rancid because of the chemical taste (almost like almond extract) & one side of my tongue went numb. I feel fine, but worried because I am nursing. Why would my tongue go numb & is that the usual side effect.
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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Numbness in tongue after food consumption can be due to an allergic reaction to the food. The numbness will subside after few hours. You can safely breast feed. It is important to avoid food (almonds in your case) in future if allergy is confirmed. You can follow up with your primary care provider to undergo allergy testing for confirmation.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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Numbness in tongue after food consumption can be due to an allergic reaction to the food. The numbness will subside after few hours. You can safely breast feed. It is important to avoid food (almonds in your case) in future if allergy is confirmed. You can follow up with your primary care provider to undergo allergy testing for confirmation.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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