Symptom: Swollen tongue

Introduction: Swollen tongue

Swollen tongue: Swelling affecting the tongue. See free access online books about Swollen tongue below. See detailed information below for a list of 74 causes of Swollen tongue, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Swollen tongue:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Swollen tongue. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Tongue conditions
• Tongue infection
• Allergic reaction
• Hypothyroidism
• Pituitary gland over-secretion
• Acromegaly
• Tumor
• Amyloidosis
• Macroglossia
• Cretinism
• Myxoedema
• Mongolism
• Primary amyloidosis
• Irritation due to dental plate
• Irritation due to tooth decay
• Epithelioma
• Gumma
• Leukoplakia
• Tuberculous infiltration
• Actinomycosis
• Ranula
• Calculus in sublingual salivary gland
• Suprahyoid cyst
• Hemangioma
• Lymphangioma
• Sarcoma
• Lipoma
• Variola
• Pemphigus
• Erythema multiforme

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Causes of Types of Swollen tongue:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Swollen tongue:

• Macroglossia (25 causes)

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Swollen tongue: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Swollen tongue, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Swollen tongue and Head symptoms (49 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Mouth symptoms (48 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Throat symptoms (48 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Swelling symptoms (46 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Tongue symptoms (44 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Face symptoms (34 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Nerve symptoms (26 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Muscle weakness (24 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Muscle symptoms (23 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Digestive symptoms (22 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Weakness (22 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Sensations (21 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Behavioral symptoms (21 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Skin symptoms (20 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Body symptoms (20 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Heart symptoms (19 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Pain (19 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Respiratory symptoms (19 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Skin problems (19 causes)
• Swollen tongue and Personality symptoms (18 causes)

See full list of 687 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Swollen tongue

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Tongue symptoms (186 causes)
• Swelling symptoms (2077 causes)
• Throat symptoms (1143 causes)
• Mouth symptoms (1788 causes)
• Head symptoms (3858 causes)
• Face symptoms (2766 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Swollen tongue

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Swollen tongue:

• Tongue pain
• Red tongue (16 causes)
• Sore throat (237 causes)
• Throat symptoms (1143 causes)
• Tongue symptoms (186 causes)
• Swelling (2077 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Swollen tongue

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Stories from Users for Swollen tongue

Real-life user stories relating to Swollen tongue:

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Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Swollen tongue or relevant symptoms:

• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (452)
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  • Intense Abdominal Pain
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• Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
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  • Arm pain after sneezing
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint swelling, stiffness, severe foot pain
  • Muscle twitches/spasms
  • More user stories
• Allergic/Immunologic (88)
  • Chronic hives
  • Spontaneous flushing and redness of face and body.
  • Non-stop itching, no rash
  • Swelling & itching
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Medications or substances causing Swollen tongue:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Swollen tongue as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

• Isocover
• Fluvastatin
• Atorvastatin
• Cerivastatin
• Lipobay

See full list of 42 medications causing Swollen tongue

Organs affected by Swollen tongue:

The list of organs typically affected by Swollen tongue may include, but is not limited to:

• Tongue

Detailed list of causes of Swollen tongue

The list below shows some of the causes of Swollen tongue mentioned in various sources:

• Acromegaly - enlarged tongue
• Actinomycosis
• Allergic reaction
• Amyloidosis - enlarged tongue
• Amyloidosis AL - enlarged tongue

See full list of 74 causes of Swollen tongue

How Common are these Causes of Swollen tongue?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Swollen tongue. Of the 74 causes of Swollen tongue that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 1 causes are "very common" diseases
• 0 causes are "common" diseases
• 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 69 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 74 causes of Swollen tongue

Conditions listing symptoms: Swollen tongue:

The following list of conditions have 'Swollen tongue' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Swollen tongue?

Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Swollen tongue, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

• General practitioner
• Emergency physician
• Gastroenterologist
• Ear nose and throat specialist

Classifications of Swollen tongue:

Subtypes of Swollen tongue:

Macroglossia (6 causes)

Medical Conditions associated with Swollen tongue:

Tongue symptoms (160 causes), Swelling symptoms (2009 causes), Throat symptoms (1130 causes), Mouth symptoms (1775 causes), Head symptoms (3773 causes), Face symptoms (2743 causes)

Symptoms related to Swollen tongue:

Tongue pain, Red tongue (16 causes), Sore throat (138 causes), Throat symptoms (1130 causes), Tongue symptoms (160 causes), Swelling (2009 causes)

Swollen tongue as a disease:

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