Question 1

how can i heal a swollen tongue?

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Why?: Why is it swollen?  To heal tongue really have to determine the cause of the swelling.  Call your dentist for an examination.  In the meantime, salt water rinses 3x/day.

Question 2

how can i treat a swollen tongue?

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Find the cause: A swollen tongue can be due to a number of different causes. In order to treat it, one needs to know what caused it, which means you should be examined by a healthcare professional.

Question 3

swollen tongue what does it mean?

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Could be a number: of problems..Most common is an allergic reaction ususally to a food/medication.  Since this has serious implications suggest you check this issue ASAP with your PCP (Primary Care Provider)

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

how do i fix my painful swollen tongue?

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See your doctor: First, you need to be evaluated for the cause of angioedema before treatments can be suggested.

Question 5

what should i do/take for a swollen tongue?

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Seek Rx now: Swollen tongue may be due to numerous causes, some of which may be life threatening.  Swollen tongues can cause airway obstruction.  Seek professional help now.

Question 6

what are the more common causes of a swollen tongue?

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Swollen tongue: By far the most common cause is an acute allergic reaction (called "angioedema"). This is usually painless but may interfere with breathing. Other causes include infection (glossitis), benign tumors (neurofibromas), vitamin deficiency, underactive thyroid, infiltrative diseases (eg. Amyloidosis), and certain very rare congenital causes (beckwith-weideman syndrome).

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: swollen tongue?

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Swollen tongue: Swollen tongue is just a description of a tongue that has become larger then previously, this can happen because infection, inflammation, allergic reaction, a tumor growing inside of it , etc...

Question 8

how to get rid of a swollen tongue?

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Needs examination: There could be many causes for a swollen tongue. If it has been sudden and you are having difficulty breathing or swallowing, this might be an allergic reaction and you need to go to ER immediately. If this has been a gradual process, it could be due to yeast or infection or possibly other sinister causes such as malignancy. You need a proper examination to determine the cause first.

Question 9

i am having swollen tongue with tooth marks?

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Possible: A swollen tongue that impinges on your airway or ability to breathe constitutes a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. A large tongue in a small jaw will often show a scalloped edge reflecting the presence of the lower teeth.

Question 10

i'm having trouble swallowing and swollen tongue?

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Need evaluation: Trouble swallowing and a swollen tongue are two findings that need immediate evaluation to prevent a more serious problem from occurring.  Would suggest you either see your dentist or family physician who can evaluate and treat you, or refer you to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

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