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Tongue Abnormalities
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Tongue Abnormalities / Developmental Disturbances of the Tongue | |
Macroglossia |
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This is a much more common condition than microglossia, where the tongue is highly enlarged. An enlarged tongue may be congenital, when it is associated with generalized muscular hypertrophy or hemi hypertrophy. Secondary macroglossia is that condition that occurs in conjunction with some other conditions like a tumor of the tongue, hemangioma and acromegaly. Acromegaly is a hormonal disturbance where growth hormone is secreted in excess of the requirements of the body. The reason behind the enlargement of the tongue in this case is related to the relaxation of the muscles that support the lower jaw, and there is no support to keep the tongue in position. As a rule, macroglossia causes disturbances in the teeth as well. Due to the continuous pressure exerted by the heavy tongue, teeth begin to move away and the tongue occupies these spaces between the teeth, giving it a scalloped appearance. Macroglossia is a prominent feature in Beckwith's hypoglycemic syndrome, where neonatal hypoglycemic predominates along with umbilical hernia and post-natal gigantism. The treatment of macroglossia involves the removal of the cause that gives rise to this condition. At times, surgical stripping of the tongue to reduce the heavy musculature is also warranted. |
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Posted by:
Tunji65
Posted on: 10/29/2011 My daughter is just 4months old but i notice that from birth she is used to putting her tongue between her mouth.She is still doing it up till now.WHAT could be the cause and what can be done to correct it.
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lou14(Guest)
Posted on: 07/13/2009 My 5 year old daughter appears to have another small tongue growing at the back of her throat. It is quite bizarre and i have never seen anything like it. It is right at the back and can only be seen when checking for a sore throat and opens her mouth very wide. Is it really a phenomenon as there is so little on the web.
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guest
Posted on: 09/10/2009 I have just noticed the same exact think on my son. He is about the same age, four-and-a-half. I was checking his throat when I noticed it; I have never noticed it before now, nor have I seen or heard of anything like this. Does anyone know what this is??
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Posted on: 09/21/2009 I recently asked the kids' doctor and she told me it was his epiglottis I was seeing. She told me most people can't stick their tongues out that far and that's why I hadn't noticed it before; nothing abnormal after all. Hope this helps some of you! |
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morussell1
Posted on: 06/15/2009 I have had a swollen and white smooth tongue (occasionally sore) for about six months - any clues please? |
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guest
Posted on: 02/20/2008 my neice is six months old and has a large tongue is this normal. Other then her tongue she seems perfectly healthy.
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Ellie36
Posted on: 11/23/2011 How is your neice now? My little 9 month old was just told that her tongue is large so i have to take her to doctor or friday for more test. I'm worried even though the doctor and husband doesn't seem to worry as much but I was looking up the symptoms and so far the only thing i see is yes she snores and yes she plays w/ her teeth but that could be becuase she is teething now so how do we know whats the problem. How serious is this? Should i be freaking out like I am doing or wills he grow in her tongue. Thats what the doctor said that she will do but i dont know about that, please someone help me understand this and put my fear at ease. |
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