Question 1

i am experiencing  tongue problems. white thing hanging down bottom of tongue. appeared over night. about the size of a grain of rice?

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Salivary stone: What you are describing sounds like a salivary stone. These are calcifications the may occur in the salivary glands or ducts. They may cause blockage of the duct.
Sometimes, these pass on their own. Other times, they nee to be treated by a dentist. You can try Sugar-free lemon drops to stimulate the saliva. It may help it push thde stone out of the blockage. If not, visit  your dentist.

Question 2

what kind of doctor specializes in tongue problems?

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ENT: Ear, nose, & throat. Depending on the problem, and oral surgeon can also be helpful.

Question 3

i am experiencing  tongue problems (quality: sore) .a little raw spot just above the tip of tongue feels like burnt when anyrhing touches the one spot?

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Tongue burnt: I am experiencing tongue problems (quality: sore) .a little raw spot just above the tip of tongue feels like burnt when anyrhing touches the one spot? ANS: great video consult. Have flashlight and spoon available.

Question 4

i am experiencing  tongue problems (quality: smooth) . the following also describe me: sleepiness and nasal congestion. what should i do?

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Tongue and nose: You MAY have an obstruction in your nasal passages and perhaps sleep apenea.  Please see your doctor.  He/she will guide you from there.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

i am experiencing  mouth sores, tongue problems (quality: smooth, sore)  and extra saliva. the following also describes me: mouth pain. what should...

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See your Dentist: your Dentist can do a full examination, arrive at a differential diagnosis, and recommend the appropriate treatment.  Make sure to take a full list of all meds &amp; supplements, prescription and OTC, that you take.  Also note if there has been a change in medications, foods, etc, in the last few days.

Question 6

i am experiencing mouth sores (unaffected by: swallowing hot liquids), tongue problems (associated with: enlarged tongue size, soreness, white patches, red (strawberry) like appearance) (not associated with: smooth appearance, black hairy appearance of to

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About mouth ulcers: They can be canker sores, cold sores, yeast overgrowth, etc... Cold sores are on lips or face, and are caused by recurrences of herpes virus, which travel to the skin surface from time to time to create sores (but initial herpes infection sores are often inside the mouth). Canker sores are inside the mouth and are not from herpes, but due to the immune system reacting to something in the mouth.

Question 7

i am experiencing  tongue problems (quality: sore, white patches, red (strawberry)) . the following also describe me: mouth sores and swollen throat. what should i do?

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Tongue problems: Rule out a strep throat with a throat culture The white patches may represent a viral infection..For the individual mouth sores apply orobase to the individual lesions

Question 8

i am experiencing  mouth sores, gum swelling, tongue problems (quality: white patches) , abnormal vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood)  and... vaginal blisters. i have one partner and he is not  experiencing any of these symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

Time for -: medical assessment. May need history, physical examination and tests to further work this up.

Question 9

i am experiencing  sore throat, toothache, bad breath, tongue problems (quality: white patches,white hairy) and lip swelling with bumps on my top lip.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: fungal infection.  You should see a doctor for definitive diagnosis and proper treatment.  Also, diabetes can predispose you to oral infections, so you should ask your doctor about it.

Question 10

what is dysphagia? is it a problem with the tongue not pushing the food back at the right time?

Accepted Answer

Trouble swallowing: Many causes, mostly involve the nerves and muscles of the throat. Need a doctor to assess the severity....Complex actions in swallowing, involving tongue, soft palate and throat.Vocal cords have to close too so the food doesn't fall into the airway.

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I am experiencing tongue problems. white thing hanging down bottom of tongue. appeared over night. about the size of a grain of rice?

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What kind of doctor specializes in tongue problems?

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I am experiencing tongue problems (quality: sore) .a little raw spot just above the tip of tongue feels like burnt when anyrhing touches the one spot?

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I am experiencing tongue problems (quality: smooth) . the following also describe me: sleepiness and nasal congestion. what should i do?

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I am experiencing mouth sores, tongue problems (quality: smooth, sore) and extra saliva. the following also describes me: mouth pain. what should...

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I am experiencing mouth sores (unaffected by: swallowing hot liquids), tongue problems (associated with: enlarged tongue size, soreness, white patches, red (strawberry) like appearance) (not associated with: smooth appearance, black hairy appearance of to

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I am experiencing tongue problems (quality: sore, white patches, red (strawberry)) . the following also describe me: mouth sores and swollen throat. what should i do?

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I am experiencing mouth sores, gum swelling, tongue problems (quality: white patches) , abnormal vaginal discharge (quality: mucus and blood) and... vaginal blisters. i have one partner and he is not experiencing any of these symptoms ?

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I am experiencing sore throat, toothache, bad breath, tongue problems (quality: white patches,white hairy) and lip swelling with bumps on my top lip.

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What is dysphagia? is it a problem with the tongue not pushing the food back at the right time?

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