Question 1

i have a numb tongue from waking up  after surgery. it's all gone but one spot what could have happened?

Accepted Answer

How Long ago was it?: It is not uncommon to give local injections in oral surgeries or give topical local to make the intubation less uncomfortable. The local from that could last a while. Also, you could have had compression of your tongue that caused nerve injury.  That can take longer to come back. Let your anesthesiologist know.

Question 2

will speech therapy correct lisp?lisp before & after surgery.i had double jaw surgery for class 3 underbite.right side of tongue numb after surgery.

Accepted Answer

Good idea: Consult w a speech pathologist.  Your neuromuscular patterning may not respond to therapy, but you won't know until you try.

Question 3

is it normal to have tongue numbness after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Tongue numbness: What kind of surgery? what kind of anesthesia?

Question 4

had a reaction to something after surgery 5 days ago. i have face, tongue swelling and numbness, taking prednisone, benadryl. when will swelling stop?

Accepted Answer

Drug reaction : It usually disappears within 72 to 96 hours. However it is sometimes present up to 14  days so just continue your mess and relax

Question 5

will  the nerves in my tongue heal after having surgery on it. it is numb and tingles all the time?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: But it could take as long as 6 months to a year. Be patient, it should resolve.

Question 6

is partially numb tongue causing my lisp?  should i consider having the nerves repaired? if so, how successful is the surgery?if not, any other option

Accepted Answer

Cause?: Why is tongue numb?  Near to rx cause not just symptoms.  Seek consultations w ent, oral ; maxillo-facial surgeon, and neurologist.

Question 7

i just had gallbladder surgery yesterday, and ever since i woke up the tip of my tongue is numb. how long should this last?

Accepted Answer

Due to endotracheal: tube , Speak with your anestheologist
Possibly it is perminent

Question 8

i had knee surgery and now i have a numb tongue and bad taste in mouth.  when will it go away?

Accepted Answer

You may: have had some trauma due to the tube which was inserted through your mouth/or nose for the anesthesia...If this is the case it should go away in a few weeks....Check it out with your PCP!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 9

i had knee surgery on wednesday and woke up with a numb tongue at the front on the left hand side. and now have a pee size lump inside the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Mouth: If you had a tube in your mouth called intubation it may be from the tube otherwise it sounds like you may have bitten your tongue and caused a small bruise in the tongue. Check it out with an ENT but for now do warm salt water gargles.

Question 10

what do i do if i have numb patches after surgery?

Accepted Answer

A few more details.: cannot say in your particular case, but generally, things feel numb in small spots where there's been trauma. Scar tissue or pain in a nearby area can make an area feel numb when there isn't any real problem. ALso, small nerves will be cut (somewhat they come back) and very small patches of funny feelings result.

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I have a numb tongue from waking up after surgery. it's all gone but one spot what could have happened?

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Will speech therapy correct lisp?lisp before & after surgery.i had double jaw surgery for class 3 underbite.right side of tongue numb after surgery.

A member asked:

Is it normal to have tongue numbness after surgery?

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Had a reaction to something after surgery 5 days ago. i have face, tongue swelling and numbness, taking prednisone, benadryl. when will swelling stop?

A member asked:

Will the nerves in my tongue heal after having surgery on it. it is numb and tingles all the time?

A member asked:

Is partially numb tongue causing my lisp? should i consider having the nerves repaired? if so, how successful is the surgery?if not, any other option

A member asked:

I just had gallbladder surgery yesterday, and ever since i woke up the tip of my tongue is numb. how long should this last?

A member asked:

I had knee surgery and now i have a numb tongue and bad taste in mouth. when will it go away?

A member asked:

I had knee surgery on wednesday and woke up with a numb tongue at the front on the left hand side. and now have a pee size lump inside the tongue?

A member asked:

What do i do if i have numb patches after surgery?

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