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Swollen Tongue, Difficulty In Swallowing. Chances Of Cancer?
My 21-yr-old daughter has a swollen tongue on the lower right-hand side. She says it has been like this for about a month. She has noticed some occasional discomfort swallowing food but apart from that, there is no pain. As a mom who has a best friend recently diagnosed with oral cancer, I am really concerned about my daughter's condition!
Sorry to waste your time - didn't realize there was a charge for this. As a Canadian, I'm not on-board with this type of medical service delivery.
Regards, Cathy
Sorry to waste your time - didn't realize there was a charge for this. As a Canadian, I'm not on-board with this type of medical service delivery.
Regards, Cathy
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Sun, 5 May 2013
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Hi Cathy and welcome to HCM Thank you for your querry.
it is unlikely to becancer, almost impossible,but it can be sign o allegic reaction, insect bite or respiratory infection. She should try to find food which can be alergen. In some cases tongue swelling may be very dangerous as it can block breathing. She needs ENT examination to rule our throat and mouth,teeth infections. Wish you good health.
it is unlikely to becancer, almost impossible,but it can be sign o allegic reaction, insect bite or respiratory infection. She should try to find food which can be alergen. In some cases tongue swelling may be very dangerous as it can block breathing. She needs ENT examination to rule our throat and mouth,teeth infections. Wish you good health.
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There are many causes of swollen tongue like trauma, viral infections,hemangioma(benign tumour ),hypothyroidism etc.
Oral caner is extremely rale in young age group.The most important etiological factors are tobacco usage and excess consumption of alcohol, and these factors together are thought to account for about three-quarters of oral cancer .
I guess you need not worry regarding caner for your daughter.
welcome to healthcaremagic
There are many causes of swollen tongue like trauma, viral infections,hemangioma(benign tumour ),hypothyroidism etc.
Oral caner is extremely rale in young age group.The most important etiological factors are tobacco usage and excess consumption of alcohol, and these factors together are thought to account for about three-quarters of oral cancer .
I guess you need not worry regarding caner for your daughter.
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