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What Causes Involuntary Sticking Out Of The Tongue And Drooling?
I am 24-years old and I have a problem with a tongue protrusion. Wheneve I am relaxed or in a state of thought , I ve realized my tongue would stick out slightly. I have had this problem since I was a child which I noticed on numerous family photos. This seems to happen a lot when I sleep and drooling usually occurs. What could be the reason for this and how can Fix this problem doctor.I don t have any breathing or nasal problems.
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Hello,
There can be various developmental issues of neurology which can present with involuntary sticking of tongue and drooling. You need a detailed neurologist evaluation with expert neurologist for final diagnosis and cure in accordance to that.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
There can be various developmental issues of neurology which can present with involuntary sticking of tongue and drooling. You need a detailed neurologist evaluation with expert neurologist for final diagnosis and cure in accordance to that.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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