Tongue Spasm
Spasming or twitching of the tongue is a symptom, not a condition, so you need to ask your doctor. The symptom can be mild or severe, and even a quick web search shows almost 500 different conditions in which a symptom may be a muscle convulsion in your tongue.
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- Q How can I prepare to discuss my tongue spasms with my doctor?
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If you are experiencing tongue spasms that won't go away, it's a good idea to see a doctor. You can prepare by making notes about your symptoms and writing down any questions you may have. Tongue spasms can be caused by many things, including... Full Answer
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- Q What is the rate of incidence for tongue spasm?
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Tongue spasm is a rare condition. Tongue spasm belongs to a family of disorders known as dystonia, which are characterized by repeated and uncontrolled muscle contractions. A person may inherit an increased risk for developing tongue spasm from a... Full Answer
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- Q Does tongue spasm run in families?
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Tongue spasm, or twitching and convulsions of the tongue can be inherited, but is usually a side effect of certain medications and medical conditions, such as cerebral palsy. If you are taking medications that are causing tongue spasm, ask your... Full Answer
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- Q Will my tongue spasm go away?
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Because a tongue spasm can have many causes, it's hard to say if it will go away. Tongue spasms often gets better or goes away for short or even long periods, but for most people, it never really disappears for good. Full Answer
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- Q Can tongue spasm be prevented?
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Tongue spasms, or twitching of the tongue, is a symptom of a medical condition and can't be prevented. Many illnesses cause tongue spasm, but it often goes away on its on. Whether mild or severe, your tongue spasms can be treated with physical... Full Answer
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- Q What is tongue spasm?
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Tongue spasm is an informal name for a condition that doctors call lingual dystonia. Lingual means tongue, while dystonia is a medical term for a disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions, or spasms. Tongue spasms can make it difficult... Full Answer
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- Q Are tongue spasms serious?
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A tongue spasm is an example of a focal dystonia, which is an involuntary and sometimes painful movement of muscles in the body -- in this case, the muscles in the tongue. Tongue spasms can be serious if they make talking and swallowing difficult... Full Answer
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- Q How does tongue spasm affect the body?
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Tongue spasms are technically termed lingual dystonia, a condition that can make it difficult to control eating, speaking, and any movements that require a controlled tongue. Lingual dystonia usually starts late in life -- between the ages of 40... Full Answer
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- Q What causes tongue spasm?
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Tongue spasms have a number of possible causes. Sometimes it's caused by a disorder such as cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis or by nerve damage from a stroke. Movement disorders such as dystonia or Meige's syndrome, which cause involuntary... Full Answer
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- Q Will I need surgery for my tongue spasm?
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Surgery is not always necessary to treat tongue spasm, a condition in which the tongue often moves rapidly in different directions. Treatments also include anti-seizure medications or injections with botulinum toxin (commonly called Botox). If... Full Answer
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