Why is the root of the tongue swollen and painful?

1. Overview

Swelling and pain at the root of the tongue refers to swelling of the tongue, or stiffness and pain. In severe cases, the tongue may swell to the entire mouth and interfere with eating, speaking and breathing.

2. Causes of swelling and pain at the root of the tongue

Swelling and pain at the root of the tongue is essentially lingual microangiitis, which is often accompanied by arteriosclerosis, increased blood lipids and increased blood viscosity. Clinicians have noted that 100 percent of people with pain at the base of the tongue have abnormalities in the blood vessels of the tongue. From the appearance, there are usually ecchymosis or small bleeding spots on the surface of the tongue mucosa, the tongue is bluish purple, and the blood vessels under the tongue are dilated and congested, appearing bluish purple.

In short, pain at the root of the tongue means two problems: first, it reflects the presence of local microvascular inflammation in the tongue; second, it reflects the patient's systemic microcirculation disorder, increased blood lipids and increased blood viscosity. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people with symptoms of tongue root pain should undergo oral and systemic cardiovascular examinations.

Dentists warn middle-aged and elderly people not to rely on painkillers to treat tongue root pain, because the cause of tongue root pain is microvascular inflammation in the tongue, and painkillers cannot eliminate microvascular inflammation. At present, doctors use the method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis to treat tongue root pain. In most patients, the tongue root pain symptoms disappear and the abnormal signs on the tongue surface also disappear. A small number of patients may relapse after being cured, but the clinical effect is still satisfactory after retreatment.

3. Treatment options

1. 9 grams of golden Buddha grass, 9 grams of Schizonepeta spicate, 6 grams of ephedra, 12 grams of red chrysanthemum, 15 grams of mulberry bark, 9 grams of Linderae scutellariae, and 3 slices of ginger. Decoction in water for oral administration. Swallow slowly when taking.

2. 5 to 10 green onions with roots, 50 grams of southern japonica rice, 3 slices of ginger, and a little seasoning.

Preparation and usage: Wash and chop the scallion into small pieces, add southern japonica rice into 500 ml of water, cook it into porridge first, then add the scallion and ginger, cook for a while, turn off the heat and remove the cover for serving. Take once a day while hot.

3. You can take Niuhuang Qingwei Pills, Qingfei Yihuo Tablets, Cefaclor Tablets, Metronidazole, and 21 Gold Vita for treatment, with good results. Drink more water, eat a light diet, avoid spicy food, and eat light, sour, sweet and yin-nourishing foods, such as fruits, fresh vegetables, and green fruits.