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Is it possible when you go through dialysis will your tongue swell in any way??
Hi there
You don't explain if this has happened to you (or someone you know) or if it is a theoretical concern. My answer would be it is possible but unlikely. If it has happened then tell the clinicians looking after you and they can look at finding out what is causing the problem. Sensitivity to certain agents can cause tongue swelling.
Dr Ian Jackson
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Anesthesiology
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Dr Ian Jackson - please note UK based
Expertise
I am a Consultant Anaesthetist in the UK. My interests include ambulatory or day surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and analgesia, acute pain management (use of epidurals and patient controlled analgesia)anaesthesia for surgery on the airway, orthopaedics and most things except brains and hearts. Interest in prehospital care of trauma and provision of medical cover at motorsport events.
Experience
Organizations
European Society of Regional Anaesthesia
British Association of Day Surgery
Obstetric Anaesthetists Association
Association of Anaesthetists
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