Tongue biting
Due to uncontrolled jerky movement which may involve the jaw, tongue biting is considerable common risk in epileptic patients. It is a hallmark sign of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The location of the bite on the tongue also helps in the diagnosis of the type of epilepsy. However, ‘swallowing of the tongue’ is a myth associated with the fits. It is nearly impossible for the tongue to be swallowed as a whole.