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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tongue With Constant Phlegm In Throat

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jun 2016
Question: I have tongue that has an impact on my speech and voice, my tongue has a scalloped appearance look slightly swollen and twitch like movement and phlegm at the back of my throat,
I am on levo-thyroxine , the lab test are normal, this has been going on for 14 months
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Have you consulted speech therapist?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
If your blood reports are normal then hypothyroidism is unlikely to cause this.
Please let me know
1. Have you ever consulted speech therapist?
2. Can you send me image of your tongue?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (43 hours later)
Yes I have some sessions from speech therapist, she think it is acid reflux, I was prescribe Omeprazole 20 mg capsules
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Do you still have acid reflux?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, acid reflux can cause similar kind of symptoms.
So please let me know
1. Do you still have symptoms of reflux?
2. Do you have burning epigastric pain, belching, burping etc?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 hours later)
At times I have discomfort in my epigastric region ,lately I am having burping and belching after eating.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Are you taking anything for reflux disease?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
All these symptoms are suggestive that you are still having reflux disease.
And we should first control it.
So please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you take alcohol?
3. What is your weight?
4. Are you taking anything for reflux disease at present?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)
I take Omeprazole 20 mg.
I do not smoke, I only drink in moderation, my weight is 60 kg
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
You need to stop drinking.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Drinking is bad habit.
This can lead to reflux disease.
Please let me know
1. What do you mean by drinking in moderation?
2. What is your frequency of drinking?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Tongue With Constant Phlegm In Throat

Brief Answer: Have you consulted speech therapist? Detailed Answer: Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. If your blood reports are normal then hypothyroidism is unlikely to cause this. Please let me know 1. Have you ever consulted speech therapist? 2. Can you send me image of your tongue? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.