Question 1

does a large tongue mean downs?

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No.: A large tongue does not mean down syndrome.  Lots of normal people have large tongues.  Believe it or not, people with Down syndrome don't have large tongues, they have small mouths!  large tongue can be a part of other syndromes, but there are many other findings also.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: large tongue?

Accepted Answer

Not inside mouth: A "large" tongue is one that cannot be easily kepp inside the mouth with lips closed. It is important to differentitate between a tongue that is truly large and one that protrudes form the mouth because of poor muscle control. A true large tongue is often associated with tooth and jaw deformity. Tongues may be large due to tumors, vascular malformations, overgrowth syndromes or storage diseases.

Question 3

can a large tongue cause a lisp?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have a large tongue, it sometimes will have motility problems and may interfere with normal speech. Speech therapy may still help.

Question 4

can i blame my lisp on large tongue?

Accepted Answer

Possibly but not ...: Not necessarily. Lisps have to do with tongue positioning when making certain sounds. Lisps can occur in the absence of a large tongue. See a speech language pathologist for evaluation of cause and possible correction.

Question 5

can i blame my lisp on long large tongue?

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Yes: If you have a large tongue, it sometimes will have motility problems and may interfere with normal speech.

Question 6

sir, 
i have a  problem in speaking (specially words containing 's' , 'z', 'r' etc...) due to my large tongue.
can u suggest me the cure for this?

Accepted Answer

Speech therapy : Best bet, so see your doctor for a referral.  Your doc will also help to rule out other contributing factors.

Question 7

what does it mean when the doctor tells you that you have a large tongue?

Accepted Answer

Macroglossia: Is it that you really have a large tongue (macroglossia) or was it that it was hard to work inside your mouth for another reason?  People that are missing their back teeth can have enlarged tongues or it may have just been difficult for you to control your tongue after it was numbed.  Other cases of macroglossia include downs.

Question 8

if have large tongue and also have tongue thrust disorder. would glossectomy be treatment?

Accepted Answer

No.: Common causes of tongue thrust include allergies, enlarged tonsils/adenoids, thumb/finger sucking, or a tongue anchored to the floor of the mouth. Heredity, neurological and/or muscular problems may contribute.  Have an ENT physician evaluate this and then move toward occupational/physical therapy resources if surgery is not for you.

Question 9

trisomy kids have large tongue and also have tongue thrust disorder. would glossectomy be an appropriate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Partial yes: In some cases a partial glossectomy (removing part of the tongue) can be very helpful.

Question 10

taste buds back of tongue normally large?

Accepted Answer

large taste buds: The taste buds at the back of the tongue on top
are the ones that sense bitter foods/things
but have a dentist look for a better diagnosis.

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