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What Can Lead To Severe Swelling In The Tongue And Palate?

Posted on Thu, 4 May 2023

Question: My Tung and pallet are swollen and very uncomfortable.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more details.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Swelling of tongue and palate can be most probably due to an allergic reaction.

Please provide the following details so that I can guide you better.

-Since how long is the swelling present?
-Is there pain and redness along with swelling?
-Do you have any difficulty in breathing due to swelling?
-Are you known allergic to anything?
-Do you have any medical problems or do you take any medicine?

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

There is some redness on palate. The tongue under has a dark swollen area.
Swelling of the palate for about two weeks and tongue on and off for years. Allergic to grass pollen. Medical problems: TMJ, high blood pressure, thyroid hypo, and high cholesterol. Meds: Hydrochlovothiazid, Levothhyroxine, Statin and Restasis

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably allergy.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Once get a clinical examination done by a Physician.

For now, you can gargle with 1:1 solution of milk of magnesia and Benadryl.

Suck ice pops as it will help in reducing inflammation [redness] as well as swelling.

If it is confirmed to be allergic reaction then anti-allergic drugs will be advised.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora, Dentist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana