Definition Pain under the tongue is the term used to describe all subjective sensations of pain in the lower part of the oral cavity. The extent and quality of pain in this area can vary. Depending on the cause, burning pain, pressure pain or tension pain may dominate. Pain under the tongue is based on … Pain under the tongue
Diagnosis The doctor first asks the patient about the exact symptoms, the quality and localization of the pain and any accompanying symptoms. He then takes a look at the oral cavity. He palpates the 3 large salivary glands and tests their functionality by stroking them. He also palpates the lymph nodes in the neck and … Diagnosis | Pain under the tongue
Therapy The treatment of pain under the tongue depends on the cause. Teas, tinctures or gels with medicinal plant extracts are considered by some people to be beneficial for pain under the tongue. Examples of teas, tinctures or gels with medicinal plant extracts are lime blossom, camomile, mallow leaves, aloe vera or marshmallow roots.A sufficient … Therapy | Pain under the tongue
Duration Depending on the cause, the duration of the pain under the tongue is very variable and can last from one day to a few months. If the pain lasts for more than a few days and recurs repeatedly, and is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, a doctor should be consulted. All articles in … Duration | Pain under the tongue
Tonsillitis; Angina tonsillarisTonsillitis is an inflammation of the palatine tonsils (tonsils). It is caused by viruses or bacteria. In most cases it is the pathogen “Streptococcus type A”. This is mainly transmitted during the cold season by droplet infection. The affected person suffers from sore throat, fever and a general feeling of illness. The palatal … Tonsillitis
Duration The duration of acute tonsillitis varies.Initially, there is the incubation period, the time from infection to inflammation, which is about 2-4 days. Afterwards symptoms become apparent and the diagnosis of acute tonsillitis is made. The duration of the disease is about one to two weeks in total, depending on the type and fitness of … Duration | Tonsillitis
Smoking with tonsillitis The smoke of a cigarette contains a large amount of substances that damage most tissues of the body. However, this effect is particularly marked where the highest dose of the smoke occurs. Since the tonsils are located in the throat, they are very exposed to the smoke. If tonsillitis is present, in … Smoking with tonsillitis | Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis during pregnancy Pregnancy means a greater burden on the body and the immune system. Since tonsillitis is often triggered by bacteria, which multiply well, especially when the body’s own defense system is already under strain, tonsillitis is not particularly rare during pregnancy. As a rule, there is no danger either for the child or … Tonsillitis during pregnancy | Tonsillitis
About one in ten babies cries excessively and violently in the first three months of life. If the infant exhibits a regulation disorder, a great deal of nerve, perseverance and inner calm are required of the parents in any case. An outdated term for this disorder is three-month colic. What are regulation disorders? Infants who … Regulation Disorders: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
One speaks of an inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis) when the mucous membranes of the throat become inflamed. This clinical picture is one of the most common health complaints for which patients consult a doctor. Particularly in the winter months, sore throats often occur in connection with colds. A sore throat can be caused by … Pharyngitis
Transmission Most pathogens are transmitted particularly by droplet or smear infection. Especially in winter, when many people have a cold, cold viruses and bacteria are spread in the air by coughing and sneezing, and hitherto healthy people breathe them in. If the mucous membranes have already been damaged, for example, if they have been dried … Transmission | Pharyngitis
Complications An acute sore throat usually heals without complications. In some cases, however, complications can occur, especially those caused by bacterial infections. Bacterial sore throat, for example, can spread to the larynx and vocal cords, causing an inflammation of the larynx or vocal cords (laryngitis). Diagnosis The diagnosis of a sore throat can usually be … Complications | Pharyngitis
