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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Tongue

had some nerve damage 30 years ago with wisdom teeth extraction, numbness on right side of tounge for a few years, seemed to go away for years. approx 3 years ago had trouble swallowing saw ent diagnosed as yeast in throat Rx Nystatin seemed better. now right side of tounge always tingly sensitive to some foods burns missing taste buds again kinda white splotchy. also cracks in tounge mostly same side
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain it seems that in case you have yeast infection in throat, it is very much likely that it might be spreading to the tongue leading to symptoms of tingling,burning,loss of taste and white splotches..


As in case of yeast infection also known as CANDIDIASIS or THRUSH the symptoms are characterized by white elevated patches on tongue, feeling of altered taste, numbness and burning sensation , dryness of mouth as well as cracks can be seen on the tongue can be seen as well as corners of mouth..

I would suggest you to consult your doctor again and get your check up done..
In case it is thrush anti fungal oral and topical medicines can be helpful..

Taking probiotics in diet like Yoghurt can help in clearing the infection..

Maintain good oral hygiene..

Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and prevent dryness of mouth..

If the yeast infection is not diagnosed you can consult a neurologist to get checked for nerve damage..

Hope you get well soon..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora
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Suggest Treatment For Numbness In The Tongue

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that in case you have yeast infection in throat, it is very much likely that it might be spreading to the tongue leading to symptoms of tingling,burning,loss of taste and white splotches.. As in case of yeast infection also known as CANDIDIASIS or THRUSH the symptoms are characterized by white elevated patches on tongue, feeling of altered taste, numbness and burning sensation , dryness of mouth as well as cracks can be seen on the tongue can be seen as well as corners of mouth.. I would suggest you to consult your doctor again and get your check up done.. In case it is thrush anti fungal oral and topical medicines can be helpful.. Taking probiotics in diet like Yoghurt can help in clearing the infection.. Maintain good oral hygiene.. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration and prevent dryness of mouth.. If the yeast infection is not diagnosed you can consult a neurologist to get checked for nerve damage.. Hope you get well soon.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora