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Swollen tongue
- Swollen tongue: Introduction
- Causes (245 conditions)
- Types
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
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Swollen tongue: Introduction
Swollen tongue: Swelling affecting the tongue. See free access online books about Swollen tongue below. See detailed information below for a list of 245 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
- more causes...»
See full list of 245 causes of Swollen tongue
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Causes of Types of Swollen tongue:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Swollen tongue:
- Macroglossia (27 causes)
- more types...»
See full list of 5 types for Swollen tongue
Swollen tongue: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Swollen tongue, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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- Swollen tongue and Head symptoms (82 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Mouth symptoms (81 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Swelling symptoms (81 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Throat symptoms (81 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Tongue symptoms (77 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Face symptoms (65 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Digestive symptoms (52 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Pain (50 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Nerve symptoms (49 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Sensations (46 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Skin symptoms (44 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Skin problems (43 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Respiratory symptoms (41 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Muscle symptoms (39 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Abdominal symptoms (38 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Eye symptoms (38 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Bowel problems (33 causes)
- Swollen tongue and Lip symptoms (33 causes)
- more...»
See full list of 1577 Symptom Checker combinations related to Swollen tongue
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Tongue symptoms (373 causes)
- Swelling symptoms (3072 causes)
- Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
- Mouth symptoms (2823 causes)
- Head symptoms (5905 causes)
- Face symptoms (4286 causes)
- more symptoms...»
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 (18 causes)
- Sore throat (493 causes)
- Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
- Tongue symptoms (373 causes)
- Swelling (3072 causes)
- more symptoms...»
Diagnostic Guides for Swollen tongue
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Swollen tongue from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Swollen tongue. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about 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:
- Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (663)
- Allergic/Immunologic (157)
- Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
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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
- Ceporex
- Irbesartan
- more causes...»
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:
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
- Adam and Eve poisoning - tongue swelling
- Allergenic cross-reactivity - tongue swelling
- Allergic reaction
- Amyloidosis - enlarged tongue
- Amyloidosis AL - enlarged tongue
- Amyloidosis, inflammatory - swollen tongue
- more causes...»
See full list of 245 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 245 causes of Swollen tongue that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 1 causes are "very common" diseases
- 1 causes are "common" diseases
- 2 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 0 causes are "rare" diseases
- 4 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 240 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 245 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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Conditions listing complications: Swollen tongue:
The following list of conditions have 'Swollen tongue' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. 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
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Classifications of Swollen tongue:
Subtypes of Swollen tongue:
Macroglossia (8 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Swollen tongue:
Tongue symptoms (347 causes), Swelling symptoms (2975 causes), Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Mouth symptoms (2805 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)
Symptoms related to Swollen tongue:
Tongue pain, Red tongue (18 causes), Sore throat (394 causes), Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Tongue symptoms (347 causes), Swelling (2975 causes)
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Medical News summaries about Swollen tongue
Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Swollen tongue and many other medical conditions:
Evidence Based Medicine Research for Swollen tongue
Medical research papers related to Swollen tongue include:
- Is it safe to try an ARB or another ACE in someone who has suffered allergy, in the form of mouth swelling, to enalapril?
- Aciclovir
- Statins
- Hypothyroidism
- In a patient who has had an adverse reaction to simvastatin, swollen tongue and lips, would it be ok to give an alternative statin or should an alternative cholesterol / lipid lowering medication be used?
- Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome (Overview)
- Imidapril
- Eletriptan
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