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Swollen Bruised Tongue, Lot Of Blood. Reason?
My mother is in the hospital after waking up with her tongue completely swollen and black and blue. There was also alot of blood on her pillow. The Drs. are nt sure yet what itis. Do you have a clue for us to take further action but don t know which direction. Thanks, Denise What would cause one to wake up with a swollen brusied tongue? There was also alot of blood on the pillow. deniseca
Wed, 16 Oct 2013
User's Response
Hi Denise,
Swollen tongue could be because of allergy (recall what she had the last night for dinner or any pill she took);
- anemia (severe), hypothyroidism or certain tumors can cause tongue to be swollen.
If the blood is fresh, then, most probably is because of bruised tongue.
If the blood is "dark" and clotting-like, then, it has to do with gastrointestinal tract (varicose vanes in the esophagus).
All the best!
Swollen tongue could be because of allergy (recall what she had the last night for dinner or any pill she took);
- anemia (severe), hypothyroidism or certain tumors can cause tongue to be swollen.
If the blood is fresh, then, most probably is because of bruised tongue.
If the blood is "dark" and clotting-like, then, it has to do with gastrointestinal tract (varicose vanes in the esophagus).
All the best!
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