Question 1

have headache/migraine tip of tongue is numb and very bad pain in left side ribs/back also feel a ringing in my ears this all started in last 48 hours?

Accepted Answer

Migraine: A migraine is not just simply a headache. Rather, it should be viewed as an attack that is accompanied by various neurological and non-neurological features as well as headache for 48 to 72 hours. Accompanying symptoms are stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and blurred vision and sleep issues. See orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and management.

Question 2

yesterday the tip of my tongue is numb and still numb today and now my

Accepted Answer

Time to see doctor: Need some more information. Did this just happen or was there any injury to the tongue. The best thing to do is to see your doctor for a thorough exam

Question 3

the tip of my tongue is numb and has been for almost 2 months, it also burns really bad when i eat hot sauce?

Accepted Answer

Numb tongue: you may have parasthesias of the tongue due to possible nerve entrapment, or you could have nerve damage brought on by dental work

Question 4

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 5

i had a d&c 8 days ago. they had to use general anesthesia. when i woke my tip of tongue was numb.  it is still numb. is this nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Neuropraxia: Find out if they needed an oral airway, its a small plastic part that helps keep you airway open and rests on the tongue. If the tip was compressed under the plastic the tip can become numb because small sensor nerves get pinched for a better word. These problems should resolve in time

Question 6

i had my ankle repaid yesterday from a car accident. the surgery was about 5 hours long. i had a question about post op that no one could answer at the time of discharge (nurses around met that i could ask)

1. the tip of my tongue is numb. it hasn't got

Accepted Answer

Be seen: I don't think your entire question fully came through.  Certainly if you had a five hour surgery yesterday and are concerned you are having a complication I would contact your surgeon or the hospital directly.  Numbness in the tongue could be potentially from the endotracheal tube you probably had in your airway during surgery.  Again, I would contact them directly with any questions/concerns.

Question 7

the tip of my tongue is sometimes numb and there are times that it tastes sweet. is this from diabetes. i am type 2?

Accepted Answer

Not from DM: This is not from dm although I am having a hard time explaining what could be causing this.  If it is progressing i would see someone.

Question 8

causes for tip of tongue to be numb?

Accepted Answer

numbness: A long standing numbness anywhere in the mouth if
its long standing is not a good sign. Do not wait
see an oral surgeon for 
evaluation asap. It could be a serious sign of something wrong.

Question 9

could a numbness in the tip of tongue be caused by caffeine overdose or from anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anxiety and hyperventilation can lead to numbness of lips and tip of tongue. Caffeine is a stimulant that can exacerbate anxiety! see your therapist and cut back on caffeine.

Question 10

i had the front and right side of thyroid removed  2 days ago the tip and side of my tongue is numb?

Accepted Answer

Probably temporary: Most likely your tongue got caught between your teeth when the breathing tube was inserted during anesthesia. That can cause a temporary numbness and tingling in the tongue and should go away.

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Have headache/migraine tip of tongue is numb and very bad pain in left side ribs/back also feel a ringing in my ears this all started in last 48 hours?

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Yesterday the tip of my tongue is numb and still numb today and now my

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The tip of my tongue is numb and has been for almost 2 months, it also burns really bad when i eat hot sauce?

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

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I had a d&c 8 days ago. they had to use general anesthesia. when i woke my tip of tongue was numb. it is still numb. is this nerve damage?

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I had my ankle repaid yesterday from a car accident. the surgery was about 5 hours long. i had a question about post op that no one could answer at the time of discharge (nurses around met that i could ask) 1. the tip of my tongue is numb. it hasn't got

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The tip of my tongue is sometimes numb and there are times that it tastes sweet. is this from diabetes. i am type 2?

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Causes for tip of tongue to be numb?

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Could a numbness in the tip of tongue be caused by caffeine overdose or from anxiety?

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I had the front and right side of thyroid removed 2 days ago the tip and side of my tongue is numb?

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