Introduction A numbness on the tongue describes a sensory disorder. The sensory stimuli are perceived in a different way. The numbness is caused by irritation or damage to the nerves. Furthermore, damage to specific areas of the brain can also cause a sensory disorder. Usually the numbness disappears after a few days. However, if the … The numbness on the tongue
Other accompanying symptoms Depending on the underlying disease, different symptoms can occur. In the case of a stroke, symptoms such as speech and vision problems are common. Paralysis or sensory disturbances in other areas also occur frequently. In the case of multiple sclerosis, patients suffer from numbness in other areas and visual disturbances. Chronic folic … Other accompanying symptoms | The numbness on the tongue
The duration No general statement can be made about the duration of the numbness. It depends on the underlying disease. A numbness after tooth surgery should disappear after a few days. In case of a stroke, the symptoms can last a lifetime if the therapy is not initiated in time. In the case of multiple … The duration | The numbness on the tongue
Wandering swelling in the face In case of a wandering swelling in the face, which spreads over the face, a doctor should be consulted to confirm the diagnosis. Besides erysipelas, a herpes zoster or a tick bite should also be considered. Erysipelas is an infection of the skin with streptococci. The infection usually starts at … Wandering swelling in the face | Swelling of the face
Introduction Swelling causes fluid to accumulate in certain layers of the skin. The swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid is also called edema. There are several conditions in which fluid accumulation occurs in the tissues. Often, accompanying symptoms such as redness, pain and skin changes are crucial in identifying the cause of the swelling … Swelling of the face
Diagnosis of facial swelling In order to assess the cause of the swelling in the face, a patient consultation is necessary. Important questions are whether the swelling appeared suddenly or slowly, whether a certain food was eaten beforehand, whether one was outdoors or surrounded by certain animals. An important question is also whether allergies or … Diagnosis of facial swelling | Swelling of the face
Introduction The wisdom teeth are no longer present in some people due to evolutionary reasons, as we no longer need them due to our current way of life and especially due to our diet. The human jaw has also become smaller during evolution, which is why there is often no room left for the wisdom … Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Pain during the treatment The affected area where the tooth removal is performed is well anaesthetized with local anaesthesia before the procedure. This way the patient should not feel any pain during the treatment. Nevertheless, it must be said that although the anesthesia takes away the pain, the patient still feels slight pressure during the … Pain during the treatment | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Which medications help particularly well? After a surgical tooth extraction, the dentist prescribes anti-inflammatory pain medication, which the patient can take at home. Ibuprofen is particularly suitable for this purpose, as in addition to its potent pain-relieving effect it also has an anti-inflammatory effect, so that not only the pain but also the inflammation is … Which medications help particularly well? | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Homeopathy Homeopathy, like small home remedies, can also be used in addition to the prescribed medication to accelerate wound healing and alleviate symptoms. If there is pronounced swelling or hematoma of the soft tissue at the affected area, globules of arnica in potency D12 can be used. 5 globules are taken three times a day … Homeopathy | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Pain when chewing After a wisdom tooth operation, the neighboring teeth can be irritated by the force of the lever. During the first days after the operation, this irritation causes discomfort when chewing and eating, so that only soft food can be eaten. After a week at the latest, however, these irritations have completely subsided … Pain when chewing | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
Pain in the sinuses Especially after the removal of wisdom teeth in the upper jaw, the anatomical proximity between the long roots of the lateral teeth and the maxillary sinus can lead to complications, which, if not treated appropriately, can cause problems in the sinuses. During tooth extraction, a direct connection between the oral cavity … Pain in the sinuses | Pain after wisdom tooth surgery
