Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

my tongue has felt numb for 3-4 wks. looked at it close today and some buds seem swollen and some missing. areas red too? what is that?

Accepted Answer

Geographic Tongue?: Without actually examining you, we can only guess as to exactly what you have.  However, one possibility is something called geographic tongue.  As this is only a guess and not a definitive diagnosis, it warrants you actually seeing a dentist to giving you an accurate diagnosis, as there are many other conditions that it might be, some of them requiring treatment. Numbness is a concern.

Question 3

i just had my wisdom teeth extracted two weeks ago. my tongue is very sore and kind of numb in spots. my glands feel swollen also. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

See an oral surgeon : or the dentist. Pain and swelling following dental extraction is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery, after that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop.Two weeks and lack of sensation shows that it may require attention and treatment. You should call your dentist or an oral surgeon for follow up appointment, for evaluation. Good luck.

Question 4

my tongue is swollen and numb after having my adenoids taken out. it's been two whole days. is this normal? should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

One possibility is: some nerve injury at the time of surgery...An ER visit is probably not indicated unless you are having a problem breathing. ("swollen" feeling is DUE to the numbness)

Hope this is helpful 
Dr Z

Question 5

i have a swollen tongue, my taste is off and end of tongue is numb but it feels like i ate menthol. also my neck is scratchy. ?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Sounds like you may be having an allergic reaction to something you ate or inhaled?  If symptoms continue or get worse I would go to an Urgent Care to be checked out

Question 6

3 days ago i had my lower horizontal wisdom tooth extraction since now my half tongue is feels numb and swollen

i hv feeling of trickling on tongue

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: extraction of wisdom teeth could be traumatic and some time required cutting and suturing.
so the edema and swelling is expected.
but the numbness to last three days is unusual.
so my advise in addition to gargling with salt and water, and apply ice as much as you can, talk to your dentist and check if this is expected or not.

Question 7

how long will it take for one doxycycline capsule to exit my system?i took one yesterday and the tip of my tongue went numb and my lips is swollen so i decided to discontinue it . will i be okay coz the swelling has gone down but the slight numbness?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The half life is the calculated time for half of a drug to leave your system. This drug can take as long as 22 hrs to get rid of 1/2 (less for some people). In theory it takes 5-6 1/2 lives to remove it all which ~ 5 days.  Please report this to your doc so this can be recorded in your records. The real scary reactions happen within minutes/hours. You should be fine.

Question 8

upper wisdom teeth pulled. 5 days after started having tongue tingles and twitches. (whole face has been swollen and numb til then)?

Accepted Answer

What is the question: If your face was swollen and numb before the extractions then that should have started to heal after the extractions.  If you got swelling after the extractions then i would contact the oral surgeon that extracted the teeth.  If you did not see an oral surgeon then contact the dentist and good luck.

Question 9

5 days ago i did wisdom teeth extraction my half tongue is swollen , numb,and trigly & feels like burning..

is it signed of nerves damage or heal ??

Accepted Answer

Re-evaluate: please return to the Dentist or (hopefully) Oral Surgeon specialist for reevaluation to asses cause and treatment.  Important that you have follow-up care.

Question 10

8 days ago i found out i was allergic to peaches as soon as i took a 2/3rd bite into one, the bottom of my tongue became numb and my lips swell with bumps on it. i drank alcohol last night and about 4-5 hrs of sleeping, my bottom lip is very swollen.

Accepted Answer

Antihistamines : Try taking oral antihistamines like zyrtec or Allegra. Benadryl will also help but might make you sleepy and only last a few hours. If any breathing difficulty, coughing or the sensation of throat tightening develops please see doctor right away

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What could be causeing my tongue to be numb and swollen

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My tongue has felt numb for 3-4 wks. looked at it close today and some buds seem swollen and some missing. areas red too? what is that?

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I just had my wisdom teeth extracted two weeks ago. my tongue is very sore and kind of numb in spots. my glands feel swollen also. what could be wrong?

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My tongue is swollen and numb after having my adenoids taken out. it's been two whole days. is this normal? should i go to the er?

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I have a swollen tongue, my taste is off and end of tongue is numb but it feels like i ate menthol. also my neck is scratchy. ?

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3 days ago i had my lower horizontal wisdom tooth extraction since now my half tongue is feels numb and swollen i hv feeling of trickling on tongue

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How long will it take for one doxycycline capsule to exit my system?i took one yesterday and the tip of my tongue went numb and my lips is swollen so i decided to discontinue it . will i be okay coz the swelling has gone down but the slight numbness?

A member asked:

Upper wisdom teeth pulled. 5 days after started having tongue tingles and twitches. (whole face has been swollen and numb til then)?

A member asked:

5 days ago i did wisdom teeth extraction my half tongue is swollen , numb,and trigly & feels like burning.. is it signed of nerves damage or heal ??

A member asked:

8 days ago i found out i was allergic to peaches as soon as i took a 2/3rd bite into one, the bottom of my tongue became numb and my lips swell with bumps on it. i drank alcohol last night and about 4-5 hrs of sleeping, my bottom lip is very swollen.

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