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What Causes Severe Headaches And Swelling On The Tongue?

I have had a bad headache on and off for the last six months, it is on the left side. I have been having the problem with my tongue seeming to be swollen and having difficutity talking but this only last a few seconds. I went to the doctor today. I am getting scheduled for a Doppler on my carotid and also an MRI. The test the doctor did today ruled out a stroke so what can it be? The headaches are severe.

Mon, 30 Apr 2018

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Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu's Response

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Many types of headaches need proper history to evaluate the cause. Tongue swelling may be due to allergic reaction or angioedema.

A migrainous headache, tension headache, cluster headache, occipital neuralgia, or temporal arteritis etcetera may cause a headache. Please consult your neuro physician so that he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu

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What Causes Severe Headaches And Swelling On The Tongue?

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