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What Causes Swollen Tongue During Pregnancy?

Hi. I just recently found out I am pregnant, about 9 weeks. Just yesterday I noticed I have a scalloped tongue- nothing severe and no soreness, but prominent ridges on the edges from my teeth. I don't have any other symptoms, in fact I'm not even tired or nauseated so far. Could my minor tongue swelling have something to do with increased hormone changes from pregnancy? Should I be more concerned? I tried to research this a little on my own and found concerns with issues with the thyroid???
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The tongue in pregnancy get swollen due to few reasons like :-

- Firstly during this period the immunity of body goes down due to which tongue become prone to infection. Infection make tongue swollen.

- Secondly the is hormonal changes during pregnancy which causes swollen tongue .

- Thirdly there can be vitamin B 3 deficiency.

I would suggest you to :-

- maintain roper oral hygiene .

- take supplement containing vitamin B 3 .

- also take vitamin C supplement to boost the immunity.

- avoid hot and spicy food .

If condition still persist then consult oral pathologist for proper examination.

Doctor may prescribe antibiotics which suits the condition of pregnancy and anti inflammatory drugs .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swollen Tongue During Pregnancy?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The tongue in pregnancy get swollen due to few reasons like :- - Firstly during this period the immunity of body goes down due to which tongue become prone to infection. Infection make tongue swollen. - Secondly the is hormonal changes during pregnancy which causes swollen tongue . - Thirdly there can be vitamin B 3 deficiency. I would suggest you to :- - maintain roper oral hygiene . - take supplement containing vitamin B 3 . - also take vitamin C supplement to boost the immunity. - avoid hot and spicy food . If condition still persist then consult oral pathologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics which suits the condition of pregnancy and anti inflammatory drugs . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari