Numbness of the tongue. Causes in women with headache, pressure, food intake, alcohol, during pregnancy

Most people have experienced tongue numbness at least once.. Various factors can contribute to the appearance of discomfort, for example, visiting the dentist, taking certain medications, or eating certain foods. In women, the problem may occur at certain times in their lives.

If the functions of the organ are quickly restored, do not worry. But the cause of numbness can be serious disorders in the body that require medical attention. In this case, discomfort will be accompanied by other manifestations.

Causes of numbness of the entire tongue

Unpleasant sensations can be triggered by:

• nervous strain. A numb tongue can be the result of constant stress and emotional stress;
  
• dental operations. Removing several teeth at once increases the risk of damage to the nerve endings that innervate the tongue;
• reflux esophagitis. When the gastric contents enter the finished cavity, the innervation of the tongue is disturbed;
• diabetes mellitus, which is characterized by a violation of carbohydrate, fat, water-salt and mineral metabolism. The patient suffers from thirst, dry mouth, the tongue loses its sensitivity;
• structural features of the skull, which leads to compression of the glossopharyngeal nerve;
• osteochondrosis of the spine. In this case, there is a lesion of the intervertebral disc, and then other parts of the spine, the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system;
• pathologies of the heart and blood vessels. Loss of organ sensitivity may indicate the development of a stroke or heart attack. In addition to the tongue, lips and hands may become numb. Headaches also appear, nausea and vomiting are possible;
• malignant neoplasms in the larynx, brain tumors. At the same time, in addition to numbness, a person suffers from nausea, he suffers from low temperature and pressure, sore throat, difficulty swallowing;
• oral candidiasis. With this pathology, there are other signs - plaque on the mucous membrane, soreness, itching;
• Lyme disease. The cause of the disease is a tick bite. Pathology is characterized by a violation of the conduction of nerve endings;
• side effects of certain medications. In this case, the sensitivity of the organ can recover very quickly.

Unsuccessful dentures or incorrect bite can also cause discomfort. Dentures consist of different metals, therefore, galvanic currents may occur, which reduces the sensitivity of the organ.

Causes of numbness of the tip of the tongue

Numbness of the tongue (the reasons for women sometimes lie in the wrong lifestyle) can be a consequence of excessive drinking or smoking. The condition can be triggered by an allergy to a new toothpaste, chewing gum. In this case, mucosal edema will also be present.

The tip of the tongue also loses sensitivity in anemic patients. With a deficiency of iron and vitamin B12, changes in the mucous membrane of the organ are observed. It becomes completely smooth, red, and may become numb.

Radiation therapy or heavy metal poisoning can also cause the disorder.

Causes of simultaneous numbness of the tongue and lips

Such a symptom appears periodically or is constantly present, which indicates the presence of some pathological conditions. Simultaneous numbness of the tongue and lips is observed if the nerve conduction in these zones is disturbed.

Most often this is the result:

• mechanical damage;
• infectious and vascular pathologies;
• benign and malignant tumors;
• suffered a stroke;
• multiple sclerosis;
• trigeminal neuralgia;
• Bell's palsy, which is characterized by impaired functioning of the facial nerves;
• angioedema.

Causes of numbness in different pathologies

When such a symptom appears, first of all, it is necessary to pay attention to its nature. Numbness can be temporary, in this case it goes away on its own and is not dangerous. Most often, such discomfort is provoked by mechanical injuries.

In chronic numbness, when the symptom occurs intermittently or persistently, the cause may be associated with certain diseases or poor lifestyle choices.

With a headache

When these two signs are combined, it is necessary to consult a neurologist. This is how a migraine can manifest itself.

Sometimes loss of tongue sensitivity in combination with headache signals the development of hyperinsulinism. At the same time, insulin drops sharply and blood sugar rises. This condition requires referral to an endocrinologist.

At high pressure

In patients with arterial hypertension under the influence of stress, severe overload, excessive use alcohol or discontinuation of medications prescribed by the doctor can sharply increase the pressure, provoking hypertensive crisis.

In this condition, not only the tongue can lose sensitivity, but also various parts of the face.

There are also other signs that require immediate response:

• intense headache;
• feeling of nausea, vomiting;
• "Flies" before the eyes;
• pain in the region of the heart.

During or after eating, drinking alcohol

Discomfort after eating is more often associated with allergies to foods, spices, or drinks. An alarming sign is the loss of tongue sensitivity after excessive drinking.

This indicates an intoxication of the body. Poisonous substances that enter the bloodstream are capable of destroying the sheath of nerve cells that are responsible for transmitting impulses. Limbs and various parts of the face can also go numb.

Exclusively female causes of numbness of the tongue

Numbness of the tongue (causes in women are often associated with periods of hormonal changes) sometimes occurs during menopause or pregnancy. In the second and third trimesters of carrying a baby, the expectant mother's heart rate increases, and blood pressure increases.

This becomes the cause of local numbness. Not only the tongue, but also the limbs can lose sensitivity.

In some women, an unpleasant symptom occurs at the onset of menopause. This period is characterized by thinning of the mucous membranes, damage to small vessels, which provokes discomfort. Normal sensitivity is restored after renewal of the epithelium.

Diagnostics

If the tongue is numb, you must first consult a therapist.

After examining the patient, the doctor will ask several questions to find out:

• what kind of unpleasant sensations are;
• how often they appear;
• whether they have occurred before;
• whether the patient has been in contact with harmful substances;
• whether the patient has bad habits;
• whether any medical manipulations (for example, dental) were carried out in the near future;
• are there any other signs.

If necessary, the doctor will recommend visiting other specialists, for example, a neurologist, gastroenterologist, dentist, cardiologist.

To make a diagnosis, it is necessary to donate blood for analysis in order to exclude diabetes mellitus. You may also need a study of the cardiovascular system, cranial nerves. If brain pathology is suspected, magnetic resonance imaging is recommended.

Treatment

Once a diagnosis is made, your doctor will recommend treatment. Therapies depend on what caused the discomfort.

Medication

Patients who complain of discomfort can be assigned:

• Carbamesepon. The remedy is used if the trigeminal nerve is affected. The active components of the drug inhibit neuronal populations. Reception begins with minimal doses, which are gradually increased;
• Ambene. The components of the drug improve the condition in diseases of the cervical spine. The drug is administered intramuscularly, the dosage is selected individually;
• Cavinton - a means for expanding the blood vessels of the brain. The course of therapy is long, it can last up to six months.

If the discomfort is caused by cancer of the larynx, surgery is necessary. After removal of the neoplasm, chemotherapy or radiation therapy is prescribed. Cervical osteochondrosis is treated with massage, special exercises. In case of endocrine disorders, the use of hormonal drugs is recommended.

For neurological disorders, corticosteroids, sedatives, and antidepressants are used. If the discomfort is triggered by an infection, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents are prescribed. To eliminate discomfort, symptomatic therapy is prescribed.

On an individual basis, drugs are selected that improve metabolism, physiotherapy procedures are prescribed. For women with numbness of the tongue, vitamin complexes can be prescribed if the cause of the violation is pregnancy or menopause.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy procedures eliminate unpleasant sensations caused by psychological reasons. The use of air baths is effective, hydrotherapy, magnetic wave therapy are used. Such procedures normalize the functioning of the nervous system, soothe and relax.

Also, the violation is treated with:

• applications with medications;
• massage;
• electrophoresis;
• acupuncture;
• acupuncture.

With long-term therapy, it is necessary to carry out general strengthening measures that increase immunity.

Homeopathic

Homeopathic remedies can be used as a primary or adjunctive treatment.

The patient may be prescribed:

• Nervoheel. It is used for anxiety disorders, depression, vegetative-vascular dystonia as a sedative;
• Barite carbonica. The drug improves blood circulation, normalizes the condition in case of nervous disorders;
• Stronziana Carbonica. The remedy is recommended to be taken with osteochondrosis;
• Traumeel S. Prescribed if the patient suffers from diseases of the joints, bones, neuralgia and osteochondrosis.

Multi-component products effectively eliminate discomfort:

• Gwako, Reum palmatum. They are used for loss of sensitivity of the tongue, tingling sensation, burning;
• Natrium muriaticum. Relieves numbness of the tongue, tingling sensations on the lips, in the nasal cavity;
• Laurocerazus. It is used for burning of the tongue, loss of sensitivity;
  
• Cocculus indicus, Natrium muriaticum. Eliminate numbness not only of the tongue, but also of the skin of the face.

Traditional methods

Numbness of the tongue (the reasons for women must be established before starting treatment) can be eliminated with the help of alternative methods, if it is not associated with serious diseases. They cope well with discomfort, restore the sensitivity of rinsing and compresses.

Folk recipes to help with loss of tongue sensitivity:

Compound	Preparation	Application
Soda - 1 tsp l .; Iodine - 4 drops; · Water - 1 tbsp.	Soda and iodine must be dissolved in warm water.	The product is used for rinsing in the morning and evening.
Chamomile - 1 tbsp l .; Sage - 1 tbsp l .; Boiling water - 1 tbsp.	Dry raw materials are poured with boiling water, insisted for a quarter of an hour.	It is applied locally in the form of rinsing 2 times a day. For disorders of the nervous system, 1 tbsp is used orally. l. 3 times.
St. John's wort - 1 tbsp. l .; · Celandine - 1 tbsp. l .; Boiling water - 1 tbsp.	The herbs are combined, poured with boiling water, insisted for half an hour.	Infusion rinse the mouth in the morning and evening.
Thigh - 1 tbsp. l .; · Water - 1 tbsp.	The dried grass is poured with water, brought to a boil, boiled for 5 minutes, filtered and cooled.	Rinse the mouth with the broth 2 times a day. After that, 1 tbsp. l. the funds are taken orally.

Garlic will also help restore sensitivity to the tongue. To eliminate discomfort, take a clove of garlic and roll it in your mouth. After that, a compress of sea buckthorn oil is prepared and applied to the tongue, which will relieve possible irritation of the mucous membrane.

Numbness of the tongue in both women and men is not a separate disease. Isolated cases of loss of sensitivity of the organ should not cause concern. But if discomfort appears regularly and does not disappear for a long time, then it is better to consult a doctor.

Timely identification of the cause of the violation and the initiation of therapy on time will help prevent the development of the underlying pathology and possible complications.

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