Question 1

random tingling in tongue? kinda like its numb.. it happens every now and then and usually its in the back of the tongue or the left side.. it happens for a few seconds and goes away. one time it last like 30-45 minutes what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Tumbness: The tongue is supplied by the 5th and 12th cranial nerves.  The nerves come from the ear or atleast travel close to it. The area has muscles, stylohyoid, and structure like the parotid gland. Some type of process pressing on nerve could be a facor. Some type of ischemic issue such as  TIA possible, but your are young for that.

Question 2

i had a tube put in my right ear about 2 months ago. i told the doctor at the time that my tongue went numb on that side. it's still numb. why?

Accepted Answer

Re-contact that Dr: I expect you're not happy w/ that Dr, but they need to know and they should want to evaluate and correct (if possible) any problem the procedure caused. It sounds like nerve(s) in that area were interfered with - hopefully an adjustment will allow recovery. But you have to let them know. If you go to a new Dr, they'll be likely to want to confer and that's okay too. Don't wait to do something.

Question 3

my 13yr old girl suddenly got a numb feeling on her left arm/hand then moved to the left side of her face, then her tongue. this is the 2nd time,4 days ago it happened to the right hnd side and went away just as quickly but brought on a huge headache?

Accepted Answer

Complex migraine: I would seek out a neurologist with experience dealing with migraine headaches. This pattern suggests complex migraines. There are treatments available but she should have a good evaluation before treatment.

Question 4

bell's palsey and tongue numbness on same side. when will it go away?

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Depends: Most patients with Bell's Palsy have complete recovery, however this is affected by a number of things, such as: 1) younger age 2) milder symptoms at onset 3) early resolution of symptoms (&lt;2 weeks) 4) early treatment with steroid with or without antivirals. Most start to have improvement within 3 weeks, however symptoms may remain up to 1 yr before improving. Few have lifelong symptoms.

Question 5

every time i perform a dance for a crowd my tongue goes numb and i was wondering why.

Accepted Answer

Stage anxiety?: Anxiety can cause many physical symptoms including dry mouth, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, pins and needles and/or numbing sensation in face, mouth and extremities, nausea, diarrhea, heart pounding, tremulousness, etc. I don't know specifically why you have the experience you do, but stage anxiety might be a possibility.

Question 6

i have a numbness on the tip (but in side) of my tongue. it's not going away and it's made the tip go numb...?

Accepted Answer

Seek an evaluation: It is hard to tell without examining you.  I would suggest a visit to an oral surgeon, oral medicine specialist, or ENT physician for an evaluation.

Question 7

i can't get answers of why when my body temp drops the right side of my tongue goes numb and turns white and then blue but whenwarm it goes normal?

Accepted Answer

Strange: Never heard of this but I would recommend an oral surgeon or an ENT for evaluation.  Need a though history and exam.

Question 8

i have an injury on the right side of my tongue which is causing partial numbness on same right side of yhe tongue, can it heal on its own or nerepair?

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Tongue injury: You did not tell us how long ago this occurred. Most wounds of this nature will heal on their own with time. Keep it clean with salt water rinses. It is always better to consult with a professional, in this case a dentist, to ensure that nothing else needs to be done.

Question 9

the tip of my tongue on the right side is numb why?

Accepted Answer

Check with you doc: Though stroke is not very likely, these symptoms should be checked out.

Question 10

the left side of my tongue is numb is just started yesterday and i have not had any procedures what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: If numbness just started,and no other symptoms,there may be localized event,pressure on tongue,from biting or sleeping on side,sometimes middle ear infection,can present this way,but also have facial palsy,if your doctor,cannot come to conclusion,consider rare causes,MRI of brain,dental evaluation,and may be a neurologist,howevere,likely it will resolve on its own

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Random tingling in tongue? kinda like its numb.. it happens every now and then and usually its in the back of the tongue or the left side.. it happens for a few seconds and goes away. one time it last like 30-45 minutes what could this be?

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I had a tube put in my right ear about 2 months ago. i told the doctor at the time that my tongue went numb on that side. it's still numb. why?

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My 13yr old girl suddenly got a numb feeling on her left arm/hand then moved to the left side of her face, then her tongue. this is the 2nd time,4 days ago it happened to the right hnd side and went away just as quickly but brought on a huge headache?

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Bell's palsey and tongue numbness on same side. when will it go away?

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Every time i perform a dance for a crowd my tongue goes numb and i was wondering why.

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I have a numbness on the tip (but in side) of my tongue. it's not going away and it's made the tip go numb...?

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I can't get answers of why when my body temp drops the right side of my tongue goes numb and turns white and then blue but whenwarm it goes normal?

A member asked:

I have an injury on the right side of my tongue which is causing partial numbness on same right side of yhe tongue, can it heal on its own or nerepair?

A member asked:

The tip of my tongue on the right side is numb why?

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The left side of my tongue is numb is just started yesterday and i have not had any procedures what can cause this?

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