Question 1

what can i do to reduce tongue swelling?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Nothing works for tongue swelling - not epinephrine, antihistamines, steroids, etc. - all you can do is wait for the swelling to go down, and see an allergist to try to figure out why your tongue is swelling in the first place.

Question 2

what causes tongue swelling?

Accepted Answer

A few possibilities: Tongue swelling, either part or all of the tongue, can be due to many causes, such as: allergic reactions (may be a 911 emergency), irritants (chewing on leaves containing crystals), infections (from piercings), trauma (bit tongue), enlarged lingual tonsils (tongues have tonsil-type tissue in the back portion), diseases that deposit substances inside the tongue, tumors, burns, etc...

Question 3

what is causing my tongue swelling?

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Many possibilities: I would recommend seeing your doctor so that you can be tested for possible causes of angioedema.

Question 4

just how long can tongue swelling last?

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A long time: Tongue swelling can continue for hours or days if the cause of the swelling is not removed or avoided.  For example, if penicillin allergy is causing the swelling and the patient continues taking penicillin then the swelling will continue and possibly get worse.  Tongue swelling may not go away by itself.  Proper treatment like antihistamines and steroids may be needed.  It is an emergency.

Question 5

how to make tongue swelling go away fast?

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

Question 6

what will help my tongue swelling go down?

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Diagnosis: The first step is to have someone evaluate your tongue and to provide a diagnosis so that the proper treatment can be initiated.

Question 7

how can i make my tongue swelling go down quick?

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Depends on origin: Of tongue swelling. If tumor, needs to be biopsied. If trauma from biting and woulds have been repaired swelling should be over in a week usually.

Question 8

what is the best way to make tongue swelling go away?

Accepted Answer

See MD!: Tongue swelling can be caused by multiple causes including, allergy; some rare diseases; trauma (such as inadvertently biting the tongue); dental problems. In short, treatment depends on the cause of the swelling. See a physician.

Question 9

how do i get my tongue swelling to go down so i can eat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

sir my name umair razzaq and my problem tongue swelling i am very upset so please recommend some medical tests?

Accepted Answer

Tongue Swelling: Possible causes of tongue swelling:
acromegaly, 
allergic reaction to food or medicine, 
amyloidosis, 
angioedema, 
beckwith syndrome, 
cancer of the tongue, 
congenital micrognathia, 
down syndrome, 
hypothyroidism, 
infection, 
leukemia, 
lymphangioma, 
neurofibromatosis, 
pellagra, 
pernicious anemia, 
strep infection, 
tumor of the pituitary gland.

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