Common causes of pain of the root of the tongue
Severe pain of the tongue may occur due to the development of goiter. This disease is congenital. If present in the region of the tongue root is present plus the thyroid gland, represented by small nodes (1-2 cm in diameter). To treat a goiter can only surgically. But before that you need to undergo a series of examinations to make sure that the main thyroid gland will retain their physiological function.
Injury the root of the tongue can lead to a strong and aching pain. They can occur because of cuts, pricks or trivial prokusyvanie. If injuries are minor, then you need to wait a few days until they heal, taking the time to analgesics. Otherwise, contact your doctor, dentist or surgeon.
Viral diseases can cause pain the root of the tongue. They occur in people with reduced immunity. If available in the language it is possible to observe small ulcers, which eventually begin to interfere with food intake, and in some cases lead to difficulties with speech. In the presence of viral diseases, contact your physician or immunologist.
Rare causes of pain of the root of the tongue
In some cases, to root the root of the tongue due to a blockage of the saliva glands. At first one feels only discomfort. Only after 3-5 days there is pain in the region of the tongue root. This problem should contact your dentist.
Bacterial infections cause the pain of the root of the tongue mainly in children. Because they take food with dirty hands, poorly washed fruits and vegetables. If they started recently, you should consult the pediatrician, in other cases to the infectious diseases.
The development of cancer is another cause of pain of the root of the tongue. The symptoms of cancer in the initial stage is very poorly expressed. One feels dull and prolonged pain only when the disease is already severe because in this start to break down tissues and nerve endings die off. To treat it should solely oncologist.
In rare cases, the pain of the root of the tongue may occur due to allergic reactions, excessive Smoking and iron deficiency anemia. It can also cause endocrine disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.