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Tongue swelling
I have slight swelling in tongue and I have been to e doctors. One said macroglossia and other one said it's glossitis not macroglossia.
What is the difference between the two conditions glossitis and macroglossia?
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Macroglossia is the abnormal enlargement of the tongue in proportion to other structures in the mouth. It usually occurs secondary to an underlying disorder that may be present from birth or acquired. Symptoms associated with macroglossia may include drooling, speech impairment, difficulty eating ,stridor ,snoring,airway obstruction, abnormal growth of the jaw and teeth,ulceration snd dying tissue on the tip of the tongue. The tongue may protrude from the mouth.
Glossitis means inflamation of the tongue generally caused by infection, injury, irritation from spicy food, tobacco or poor diet and poor dental hygiene.
I think glossitis sounds more correct .
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Hello welcome madam
Kindly upload the photos of your tongue
To decide whether it is glossitis
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Please consult me on practo
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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