What Causes Fatigue In Roof Of The Mouth And Tongue?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014

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Question : The past couple of weeks, i've been catching myself suctioning the roof of my mouth with my tongue. Now, my tongue and palate constaly feel fatigued. Causes?

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
allergic pharyngitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, you just have allergic pharyngitis where in there is itching in the roof of mouth .
constant clearing can be cause for fatigue.
If I were your treating doctor I would have prescribed antihistamines for a week.
Avoid citrus fruits and curds for a week.
This will definitely help you.
Thanks . Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Thank you for your reaponse! However, i have zero allergy symptoms. The roof of my mouth and tongue feel fatigued (like ive been lickin stamps and sucking on jolly ranchers all day) and often feels as if i have a headache in the roof of my mouth. Recently visited my GP and was told i was stressed out, had anxiety and maybe a small bout of depression. Had headaches, but they have since gone away. Now, this is a lingering issue. Also about midway down my neck, on te right side of my neck(not on throat, feels like a muscle area), it feels sore when i swallow. Please help!
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
anti inflammatory medicines.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

If there are no allergy related complaints, then these symptoms you describe are not specific to particular organic medical condition. A physical examination is mandatory to identify the cause.

However many a times, such symptoms improve with anxiety medications. Discuss with your treating doctor about continuing it.

Regarding your neck pain, I feel probably you might be having muscle spasms.
Empirically you can take pain killers with muscle relaxant for 3 days. If symptoms persists consult your go regarding this.

Hope my answers have helped you pleased to help you further . Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (3 hours later)

Thank you for your help :)

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thank you.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you too.
pleased to help you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (3 hours later)

What would cause me to have a sore and swollen area on the front/right of my neck along with the feeling of having the sensation of fuzz or hair caught in the back of my throat?

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
muscle spasm/enlarged and tender lymph node.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.

Swelling with pain in front and side of neck can be because of 2 reasons.
1. Muscle spasm.
2.enlarged and tender cervical lymph node.
Fuzz in throat can mild throat irritation.
I would suggest you to do hot saline gargle daily 3 to 4 times per day.
Both conditions needs medical evaluation.
Empirically you can take anti inflammatory medicines with muscle relaxant for 3 days.if symptoms persists consult your doctor and discuss my views with him.

Hope my answers have helped you .

Thanks,

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