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What does a swollen tongue look like

I have a swollen side of the tongue for 1 day. The entire side is not swollen , a small portion towards the tip is swollen. It is neither red or white. It is tongue colour only. I experienced it after my dinner last night. Any suggestions?

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It can be aphthous ulcer..topical and systemic corticosteroids has to be taken to relieve symptoms. You can consult through this for prescription of medication. ...  Read More

Dear doctor why my tongue looks like this fr a year...I have gerd and gastritis...my tongue always yellow coating ...I clean my tongue but it always comes back..please give solution

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Sir Its nothing to worry about, use H2O2 mouth wash 1tsf diluted in half glass of water three times a day. Take tablet Rabeprazole Levosulpride empty stomach half hour before breakfast. ...  Read More

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I got tongue swollen and it goes and comes. Starting it feels like itchy or slightly pinch of burn and then if I feel it with my teeth, it feels like swollen. It happened yesterday and today after eating something. What is the reason?

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Seems to be allergic reaction. ...  Read More

Tongue has swollen up. It last happened on 21 June and now has happened again. It goes by injecting anti allergic injection but the cause is still unknown.

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You should go for specific allergen test so that you come to know what is causative agent . Also get your complete blood investigation done ...  Read More

From past 2 months, I got swollen tongue 3 times at night. My tongue feels little itchy sensation that leads to swelling. It is really scary. Sometimes it is right side tongue along with lip and sometimes only left side of the tongue. It will last for 24hr. I have black kind of coating formation on my teeth. My tongue press against teeth. I have li

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Hi.. A swollen tongue may be due to infection/ allergy/ vitamin deficiency. Last 2 months have you eaten some new or changed your tooth paste/ brush/ mouthwash? Just observe that you are getting a swo ...  Read More

In between 2 months I got swollen tongue 3 times now. Sometimes it is right side and sometimes it is left side. Once my lip also swollen a bit, only right side. I consulted general physician and they said nothing to worry. I have gastric problem as well. It occurs after eating something regular. I get it mostly at night time. I was a smoker but now

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Pressing your tounge and lip between teeth due to anxiety and rechecheking it like this in fear may lead to this. You feel its swollen and obvious gross swellings are two different things. Why are you ...  Read More

Hello, I took anti biotic for throat pain for three days azee 250 twice , before food took pantoc 40 , after three days my tongue look like this , is this cause of medicine reaction . Throat infection cleared .

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It could be a reaction to the antibiotics. Or it may be a another superadded infection. You should consider showing it physically to a dermatologist first. ...  Read More

Since few weeks my tongue is paining and now it is swollen whole tongue palette under the tongue. What should I do. My reports are normal. Went to ENT doctor he said it's normal. It will go on it's own. But now I am worried.

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I think it's better to post a picture so that it can be diagnosed The history is not complete whether you have fever or not etc.....a detailed history is needed ...  Read More

TIP OF TONGUE SWOLLEN .I HAVE APPOINTMENT WITH DENTIST IN TWO DAYS.I WANTED TO KNOW HERE .IS IT CANCER SYMPTOM OR WHAT MAY BE THE REASON.

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Such lesion on tongue can be due to multiple causes, so i suggest you to not panic and consider it a symptom of cancer. Get a consultation done. Do not traumatize the lesion by checking at regular int ...  Read More

My taste buds and side of the tongue near the base is swollen. I think this is circumvallate papillae. How to get rid of it ? Please help

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Hi, Share picture of tongue. Also visit a dentist for a clinical evaluation. ...  Read More

Hello!! I have these spots on tongue.. i am little bit tensed about it.. kindly reply if is normal or not?? Thanks in advance..

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It's quite normal for now .....you may have a checkup ...  Read More

Looking for a non side effect medicine for a long lasting conjugal intimation such tablets. Is Edon-D / Sildenafil-100 or others safe to consume? Looking for suggestions.

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Dear Practo User, Consuming Sidenafil and all have many side effects. This may give you temporary satisfaction but may impact your future sexual life. It seems to me that you have been indulged in ...  Read More

I noticed this lesion today but the right side of the tongue has been sore for 45 days. Did not notice this before. Does it look malignant?

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If it doesn't heal ,need to do physical check up ...  Read More

"Please look at these photos? My taste buds seems to be big and red, and there is a spot on the side of my tongue. I also have growths or something under my tongue it irritate when I touch or eat . What could this be? I never had sex or drink or smoke in my life. I am very afraid for this.

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

"Please look at these photos? My taste buds seems to be big and red, and there is a spot on the side of my tongue. I also have growths or something under my tongue it irritate when I touch or eat . What could this be? I never had sex or drink or smoke in my life. I am very afraid for this.

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Looks like a mucocele or a papilloma. Nothing to worry it looks benign. ...  Read More

"Please look at these photos? My taste buds seems to be big and red, and there is a spot on the side of my tongue. I also have growths or something under my tongue it irritate when I touch or eat . What could this be? I never had sex or drink or smoke in my life. I am very afraid for this.

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Hello First of all, avoid irritating it You need to go for physical examination to see what it is and if it is increasing in size or becoming painful ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I have a bubble-like growth on the upper side, inside my tongue. Can you please tell me what it is and suggest possible treatment?

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Those are normal ...  Read More

My tongue is swollen for last 3 days. I don't know the reason. due to swelling I am unable to talk properly.

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Hii A swollen tongue can be due to allergic reaction or an injury or even infection etc Did you notice any swelling on your eyes / lips ? If your swollen tongue is accompanied by trouble breathing, ...  Read More

My friend has lot of bumps on tongue( swollen papillae ) on its sides and also glossitis like sides , also the color of some taste buds have gone brown , what could be the reason for this please guide ?

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Can help you with and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. next course of action ...  Read More

I have this red patches for more than one year now. It's painful. No bleeding when I brush the tongue. But feel very painful and sore. It burns and throat also burns. Does this look something serious? I have this patches on both the sides same spot. Both sides have same red patches. Is that normal or something serious? Included pictures for both s

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Please consult a dentist near you. A pathology report will help get a proper diagnosis ...  Read More

I have this red patches for more than one year now. It's painful. No bleeding when I brush the tongue. But feel very painful and sore. It burns and throat also burns. Does this look something serious? I have this patches on both the sides same spot. Both sides have same red patches. Is that normal or something serious? Included pictures for both s

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Please get is checked by a dentist as it may be as small as sharp tooth or something else. ...  Read More

Whether ENT doctors will do biopsy for the tongue? I have red patches on top of the tongue which is painful and very sore constantly. I have this since March 2022. Do I need to see an ENT to ask for biopsy or the oral surgeon? Will ENT check tongue issues for biopsies? Does it look cancerous since I have it for an year now.

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Need to evaluate Physical examination is needed with detail history ...  Read More

Can the white layer on tongue be removed clinically and make it look pink ?? I'm having bad breath so I want to clean my tongue by professionals.

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Hi, Visit a dentist and get an evaluation done. You must maintain a good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day and clean your tongue with the toothbrush. ...  Read More

I had food at night and sleeping. Felt like I couldn't gulp my saliva and my uvula or upper part of my tongue roof is swollen. Prior days I had swollen tongue and it went away. What is the reason behind it? I am really scared.

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Any breathing difficulty? Any swallowing difficulty? ...  Read More

I am getting HCG booster injection on Monday and Thursday during my luteal phase. Today and Yesterday just due to anxiety I checked my HCG progression. I had embryo transfer on 28th. Are the pics looking good and should I be hopeful?

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Yes better ...  Read More

My baby girl who is 3 month old twisting her tongue is it normal I noticed it few days back when she was looking at me

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It's normal ...  Read More

I am 21 and was a smoker untill 4/5/6 years and left 1/2 months ago all was fine suddenly got pain while breathing at back and was having gas also hyper one gone to doctor and asked him he said to take budamate with inhaler and said i have weak lungs and bronchitis type of things. He was a pulmonologist. Can you pls look into the report and tell wh

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam Here i am attaching pictures of my tongue yesterday i noticed this redness on one side of my tongue not present on the other side . No burning sensation or irritation is there . Is this swollen papillae or something serious because I searched about this on internet and it is showing cancer only. Please help

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It's just inflammation May some local injury have caused this No need to worry Vit B complex once daily for 15 days will be more than enough If any rough tooth surface, consult nearby destist ...  Read More

I drank extreme hot water and the skin below my tongue has swollen , the skin seems to be coming off and there is acute pain Kindly suggest what can be done I have already applied dologel

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You are having ulcer in that area due to hot water ingestion. ...  Read More

My tongue is feeling dry and looking like this. There is no pain. What could be the reason of this ?

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Lack of proper oral hygiene coating over tounge/ candidiasis Any history of DM ...  Read More

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