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Suggest Treatment For Tongue Numbness And Difficulty In Swallowing
Question: Hello I am a 32 year old female that has been expierecing tongue numbness for the past 2 years? It's pretty consistent and always there..and now a part of my left face will feel alittle tingly from time to time. I haven't ate anything much different than I normally would eat so I do not think it's an allergy. Sometimes I have difficulty swallowing, or feeling like I do. I am always thirsty..even when I drink alot of water it feels unquenchable.
Brief Answer:
Most likely due to dryness in the mouth, throat and on the tongue.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for your query.
1. Since these symptoms have been present for over 2 years, the cause should be benign.
2. Some of the possible causes for such symptoms are:
a. Dryness in the mouth, throat and tongue due to salivary gland problems or mouth breathing / snoring.
b. Glossitis
c. Get the ears checked as the chorda tympani nerve passes through the ear. It supplies sensation to the anterior part of the tongue.
3. Sensations to the face and the control of swallowing is supplied by different Cranial Nerves. Get an examination of all the Cranial Nerves from a Neurologist. Rule out dental issues and acid reflux.
4. Get your blood sugar levels checked since you have excessive thirst.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Most likely due to dryness in the mouth, throat and on the tongue.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thank you for your query.
1. Since these symptoms have been present for over 2 years, the cause should be benign.
2. Some of the possible causes for such symptoms are:
a. Dryness in the mouth, throat and tongue due to salivary gland problems or mouth breathing / snoring.
b. Glossitis
c. Get the ears checked as the chorda tympani nerve passes through the ear. It supplies sensation to the anterior part of the tongue.
3. Sensations to the face and the control of swallowing is supplied by different Cranial Nerves. Get an examination of all the Cranial Nerves from a Neurologist. Rule out dental issues and acid reflux.
4. Get your blood sugar levels checked since you have excessive thirst.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank you it does give me some direction on what it might it could be...I also broke out in itchy what looks like acne on the back of my neck, shoulders and leg..not alot, maybe about 10+ spots. They aren't clustered like hives?
Brief Answer:
Skin Specialist's opinion. Herpes, drug induced, insect bites, hormonal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Get an opinion of a Skin Specialist.
2. Rule out Herpetic eruptions (reactivated chickenpox virus from childhood) as these are accompanied by nerve involvement.
3. Are you on any medications at present? These could also be drug induced, insect bites or hormone imbalance.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Skin Specialist's opinion. Herpes, drug induced, insect bites, hormonal.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Get an opinion of a Skin Specialist.
2. Rule out Herpetic eruptions (reactivated chickenpox virus from childhood) as these are accompanied by nerve involvement.
3. Are you on any medications at present? These could also be drug induced, insect bites or hormone imbalance.
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
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