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Is Tongue Dryness And Numbing Related To Heart Stents?

Hi! For last week my tongue becomes very dry and going numb. I have heart stents. Could it be related to heart? I also experiencing SOB when doing steps and general weakness, some leg pain. My BS is around 170. Should I seek medical attention immediately or I can schedule appt in a week?
Tue, 11 Mar 2014
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thanks for your query,
the dryness in the mouth could be due to the diabetes, or drugs taken for diabetes and hypertension, or secondary to some salivary gland disorders like stone in the salivary gland ducts...the numbness could be because of the neuoropathy of the nerve which is a complication of the diabetes...take capsule neuobion for the numbness and drink lot of water, keep sipping the water and you can use artificial salivary substitutes like wet mouth gel...apply this gel 3-4times near the cheek region....consult oral physician for further clinical examination and treatment..
i hope my answer will help you...with regards
Dr. Mahesh kumar T S
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Is Tongue Dryness And Numbing Related To Heart Stents?

thanks for your query, the dryness in the mouth could be due to the diabetes, or drugs taken for diabetes and hypertension, or secondary to some salivary gland disorders like stone in the salivary gland ducts...the numbness could be because of the neuoropathy of the nerve which is a complication of the diabetes...take capsule neuobion for the numbness and drink lot of water, keep sipping the water and you can use artificial salivary substitutes like wet mouth gel...apply this gel 3-4times near the cheek region....consult oral physician for further clinical examination and treatment.. i hope my answer will help you...with regards Dr. Mahesh kumar T S