Swelling of the tongue.
People rarely worry about the health of the tongue, but they forget that many conditions affect this important muscle. The pathological process is manifested by a number of symptoms, for example, swelling.
Among the many complications, one of the noteworthy diagnoses is inflammation of the tongue.
During inflammation, the tongue becomes swollen and changes its natural, physiological color. Inflammation of the tongue may be defined by other terms, namely, tongue infection, smooth tongue, burning tongue syndrome, glossalgia, glossitis.
The causes of a swollen tongue are:
- Allergic reaction;
- Sjögren's syndrome;
- Burns or trauma in the oral cavity;
- Lack of vitamins in the body;
- Skin diseases;
- Fungal infection;
- Alcohol;
- Tobacco;
- Spicy food.
The symptoms of the inflammatory process of the tongue depend on its severity and the underlying disease.
In some clinical cases, inflammation is manifested by problems with speech, swallowing and chewing. It is quite possible that your tongue will become swollen, sore or ulcerated. Against the background of the reaction, the tongue may change color, for example, become pale or red.
A serious symptom of inflammation is severe swelling, which increases the risk of suffocation of the airways. In case of severe swelling, you should call an emergency ambulance.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/tongue-problems#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
