A swollen tongue can be caused by allergy infection insect biting medical conditions drug reactions injury to the tongue. A mildly swollen tongue is asymptomatic but sometimes it may cause pain and irritations. If the swelling increase it can block the airways, and results in breathing difficulties. Immediate consultation with a healthcare provider is important and requires immediate treatment.
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I have difficulty in eating, talking, and sleeping. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have swelling at the side of the neck under the ear with intense pain while eating, biting, and chewing. I have hearing loss, tinnitus, and swollen tongue, making eating, talking, and sleeping difficult. What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I reviewed your symptoms and the picture (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). As you said, there is swelling on the left cheek below your ears. The possibilities could be salivary gland inflamma... Read Full »
Why do I have a sore tongue that hurts on the right side?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male and have been suffering from a sore tongue. It seems to hurt when it is resting against my teeth. It sometimes feels like it is swollen and burning. It mostly hurts the front right side. Eating and drinking food soothes the feeling. I am a non-smoker. I know my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your query. In the picture enclosed, I cannot see the back surface of your tooth clearly (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Can you tell me if there is any sharp surface that is hurting your tongue at the... Read Full »
Can AL amyloidosis result in a swollen tongue, mouth sores, and decline eGFR?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a swollen tongue with teeth marks, tiny blood blisters on my inner cheeks with canker sores, and lumps on my uvula for a month. My blood reports are normal. No one in my home is sick. I do not have any cold symptoms or sore throat. I have pain only from the lesions. I have some blo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the concern, you have tiny papillomatous lesions over the uvula. You do not need to worry as your reports are normal. One of the common reasons for having multiple lesions on the oral cavity is nutrition deficiency. I advise you take tablet Vitamin complex one tab... Read Full »
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