What s the deal with a swollen tongue? What s wrong with an old swollen tongue?

Updated on healthy 2024-06-25
12 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-12

    There are several main causes of tongue swelling:

    1. It may be because the body is on fire or because of the recent pressure, which causes the tongue to swell and uncomfortable, in addition, if it is a woman, it may be during pregnancy or menopause, there will be occasional this feeling of tongue swelling, generally this situation does not need special **;

    2. It is also possible that the ingestion of allergic food causes angioedema of the tongue, resulting in the symptoms of swelling, which needs to go to the hospital in time to check the allergen, if the condition is serious, you need to take anti-allergic drugs under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate;

    3. Finally, it is also possible that the tongue is swollen due to hemangioma or cystic tumor on the tongue, which needs to go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time to treat the symptoms**.

    There are many other causes of tongue swelling, so if the symptoms of tongue swelling cannot be relieved for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to avoid serious consequences.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-11

    Analysis: Caused by fire. Usually the fire should be lowered.

    Guidance: It is recommended to take bezoar detoxification tablets will decompose some nutrients in the body, and it is a cold drug, so you should take it as little as possible; To go to the fire, you can put more effort into your diet, drink more water, take honey, green tea, etc., and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pears, persimmons, watermelons, pineapples, cucumbers, and radishes.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-10

    If the tongue coating is thick or whitish, and there are no other uncomfortable symptoms, it is generally considered to be a manifestation of "fire". This condition can also often lead to an unpleasant smell in the mouth and even bad breath.

    Therefore, it is recommended that you brush your tongue with a toothbrush when brushing your teeth, and it is best to eat a light diet. In addition, if this condition lasts for a long time, it is time to go to the dental department of the hospital, because the whitish tongue coating may also be a symptom of gastrointestinal diseases.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-09

    Swelling of the tongue can be a sign of the following conditions;

    1.The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is hyperplasia or a tumor, resulting in excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland, resulting in swollen tongue, and swelling of the jaw, fingers, toes and other parts of the jaw, fingers, toes, etc., which is also called acromegaly, leukemia and other malignant lesions will also invade the tongue, resulting in significant swelling of the tongue.

    2.The body is attacked by amyloid lesions, which are abnormal proteins produced in the body that accumulate on the tongue, making the tongue enlarge. This abnormal substance can affect the heart, kidneys, liver, etc.

    3.The thyroid gland is weakened and the tongue may swell.

    4.Swelling of the tongue may also be an allergic reaction to eating allergic foods.

    You should go to the hospital for a check-up**.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-08

    It's best to get some herbs to eat, and get rid of the fire first to see if there are any other symptoms.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    Your big tongue is caused by the spleen and stomach not having the right to stop the internal suspension of water and dampness, and the dampness is blocked by the tongue, so the tongue is big, and the tongue is not able to run freely, so you bite your tongue when you speak, and there are red marks on your tongue, which is because the heart is on fire (the heart is the main blood, and the opening is in the tongue), and the spleen is not the source (blood), and you can't nourish the heart, and the heart is not nourished, and the image is caused by the hyperactivity of the false fire.

    Xiangsha Liujun Pill regulates the spleen and stomach, dampness and evil are gone, qi and blood are peaceful, and all diseases are peaceful.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    Tongue numbness is associated with slow blood flow, increased blood viscosity, changes in microcirculation, insufficient local blood supply or insufficient blood supply to the brain, and blood lipids, blood glucose, blood pressure and blood viscosity can be checked. If ischemic cerebrovascular disease occurs, in addition to tongue numbness, there will also be tongue pain, local swelling of the tongue, inactivity and accompanied by systemic symptoms and numbness of the limbs, poor speech, weakness of limbs, increased blood pressure, dizziness, headache, etc. In addition, the use of certain drugs such as gentamicin and streptomycin can also cause numbness in the tongue and lips.

    Therefore, if there are blood lipids, blood sugar, or blood pressure increases, and blood viscosity increases, they should be active**.

  8. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    [Concept].

    Swollen tongue refers to an enlarged tongue, or a stiff and painful tongue. It can even enlarge the mouth and interfere with eating, speaking and breathing.

    This disease Sui "Treatise on Diseases" is named"Strong swollen tongue", Tang "Qianjinfang" said"Swollen tongue"After the Song Dynasty, the tongue was swollen and the wood was hard and uncomfortable"Wooden tongue"、"Swollen wooden tongue"、"Wooden tongue wind"Wait.

    Ancient books are still contained"Heavy tongue"(heavy, pronounced chong) or sub-tongue, its definition is different, most say that it is a swollen protrusion under the tongue such as a small tongue, hence the name. If there are several swollen places under the tongue, such as a lotus flower, it is called a lotus tongue. A few refer to the base of the tongue or tongue enlargement emergency as heavy tongue, and this book starts with the first statement.

    Identification] common syndromes.

    Externally affected wind and cold tongue swelling: caused by wind and cold injury to the heart and spleen. The main manifestations are swollen and painful tongue, chills and fever, muscle pain around the body, dullness in the mouth, lack of food and drink, cold pain and diarrhea in the abdomen, palpitations in the heart, slurred speech, and tight pulse.

    Heart meridian depression and swollen tongue: often swollen, tongue swollen mouth, red and painful, even unable to eat and drink, irritability, restlessness, restless sleep, short and yellow urine, bitter mouth, pulse number, left inch Hong.

    Heart and spleen are hot and swollen tongue: the tongue is red, swollen and full of mouth, the mood is restless, the palms and skin are burning, they like to be cool and do not drink much water, they are lazy and unwilling to move, their urine is short and red, their stools are often constipated, and their pulses are slippery.

    Spleen deficiency, cold, wet tongue and swollen tongue: the tongue is swollen, there are tooth marks on the side, the tongue is dull, the face is yellow and white, the limbs are heavy, lazy and weak, the abdomen is full, it is very beneficial after eating, it is not necessary to drink water, the urine is clear and long, the stool is thin, and the pulse is slow.

    You can tell me what kind of situation it belongs to.

  9. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    It may be caused by your nutritional imbalance Oral mucosal ulcers, if left untreated, can progress to red and swollen lips. You can eat vitamin B2 for relief first, eat more foods containing vitamin B2, such as chicken and duck liver, seaweed, etc., if 、、、 can't solve it, please seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice**.

    Wishing you a speedy recovery!

  10. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    Hello, in this case, it may be caused by excessive moisture in the body. It is recommended to try to eat lightly, quit smoking and alcohol, and do not eat greasy food. You can also take a look at traditional Chinese medicine to do related conditioning.

  11. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    Due to the spleen and stomach dysfunction, the water and dampness are stagnant, and it can be discharged only by taking traditional Chinese medicine to invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen. As; Four gentlemen soup and four Ling soup.

  12. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Cerebrovascular disease should be ruled out first, and a neurology department should be seen for examination.

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