Question 1

beetroot causes a numbness of my tongue why?

Accepted Answer

Allergic?: Allergies are a  very common cause of tongue numbness. Food allergies will often cause tongue swelling or numbness.  Beetroot can be found in many foods, so be careful to read ingredients.  Stay hydrated and ask your doctor if Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a good idea.  Good luck and stay away from beets!

Question 2

what could cause intermittent tongue numbness and intermittent loss of taste?

Accepted Answer

Not sure about the: Numbness but taste actually comes from smell. Are you having allergy problems and possibly a lot of post nasal drip?

Question 3

at night, when laying down, my tongue will go numb and have burning sensation for a few seconds then go away...what causes that?

Accepted Answer

Good question: There is no easy answer for this, as there is too little information available.  Your tongue going numb and burning is not normal, and could have several causes. Please see a dentist, oral surgeon, ENT (ear nose throat) physician and/or nurologist to have your tongue and associated tissues, including the nerves, examined.  Only with the whole picture will someone be able to help you.

Question 4

what illness causes numbness on the tip of your tongue?

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Tongue numbness: There are lots of possibilities including something as simple as a food allergy or sensitivity. If the numbness persists, first see your dentist who may refer you to a physician if necessary in order to determine the cause of your symptoms.

Question 5

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 6

can a pinched nerve cause tongue and facial numbness?

Accepted Answer

No: By "pinched nerve, " I am assuming you mean in the spine. The nerve providing sensation to the face and the multiple nerves that contribute to the tongue come from the skull base, not the spine.

Question 7

what could be causeing my tongue to be numb and swollen?

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Many possibilities: I can give you some ideas, but a doctor needs to see you and examine you and know more about your history.  Possibilities:  allergy or angioedema;  your tongue might feel swollen (with no true swelling) because of a nerve problem; neurologic issue like stroke, ms; tongue or oral cancer; infection like herpes, etc. If your tongue is swollen enough to affect your speech, get to a doctor immediately!

Question 8

if tongue fell weak or funny i can't say its numb.what that causes.?

Accepted Answer

Sudden change: Sudden neurological change in any body part is concerning for a TIA (mini stroke) or stroke. Could also be inflammation or compression along the nerve at some point, but things that can cause this type of nerve involvement are rare without other significant signs or symptoms.

Question 9

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

Question 10

can general anesthesia cause numbness to face and tongue?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: It would be unusual for numbness of the tongue to arise just from general anesthesia unless the anesthesiologist was exceptionally agressive during intubation and did significant damage in the mouth.  Numbness in the face would also be very unlikely.

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At night, when laying down, my tongue will go numb and have burning sensation for a few seconds then go away...what causes that?

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What illness causes numbness on the tip of your tongue?

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Causes for tip of tongue to be numb?

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Can a pinched nerve cause tongue and facial numbness?

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What could be causeing my tongue to be numb and swollen?

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If tongue fell weak or funny i can't say its numb.what that causes.?

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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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Can general anesthesia cause numbness to face and tongue?

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