Is it normal i may have burnt off the end of my tongue?

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This was a total accident. I believe I might have accidentally burnt off the end of my tongue. The other day I made some tea on the stove. I let it get too hot and did not let it cool before pouring it in a cup. When sipping the cup I burned myself very bad.

I spit out the tea in the sink. I did not realize the cup was that hot till holding it for a couple of seconds. Why I had such a delayed response to it I do not know. Though even with the glass cup siring my palm I quickly moved it as I did not want to break the glass. Anyhow since that point my tongue has felt stingy.

You know like when you bite your tongue except in this case the feeling did not go away. It has been a couple of days and I stopped having the ability to taste or feel anything on that part of my tongue. I slightly taste the food but things like soda and hot sauce doesn't make it burn or tingle anymore. Is it possible I permanently burnt the end of my tongue off?

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  • GreyWulfen
    11 years ago

    It's possible that you destroyed some of your taste buds, but they should recover after a while. If not, better go and see a doctor.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      What procedure would a doctor possibly do to fix my tongue? I think if I went to one he would just laugh at me.

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      • GreyWulfen
        11 years ago

        I'm no doctor, so I can not say what a doctor can do for you.
        But I'm sure they can help you. Also, no one would laugh at you. It's a doctors job to help you, even if you got a glass shard in your ass.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    Yup you've burnt your taste buds don't worry though everything will be back to normal.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    You didn't burn off your tongue. What you damaged was your taste buds but they should grow back after awhile. If you are still having problems after a certain period of time, definitely see a doctor. I'm not sure if a dentists deals with tongues or if you would have to see a ENT.

    Good Luck!

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    hot sauce? give your poor tongue a break from spice and heat for a bit

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  • Iamagirl
    11 years ago

    Your taste buds were burnt off. It takes a while for them to reproduce. Don't worry. But if it has been like a few weeks then you might want to consult a doctor or something. I don't know I'm not a doctor lol

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