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2. Macroglossia - Wikipedia

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   Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. [1] Severe enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties in speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. Macroglossia is uncommon, and usually occurs in children. There are many causes. Treatment depends upon the exact cause.

3. Congenital iodine deficiency syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Group of men and women of various ages with CIDS. Iodine deficiency causes gradual enlargement of the thyroid gland, referred to as a goiter. Poor length growth is apparent as early as the first year of life. Adult stature without treatment ranges from 100 to 160 cm (3 ft 3 in to 5 ft 3 in), depending on severity, sex, and other genetic factors.

4. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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   A swollen uvula (aka uvulitis) can have various causes, but isn't common. From viral infections to snoring, doctors share the possible reasons your uvula is swollen. 10 Reasons You Should Never ...

5. Crenated tongue - Wikipedia

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   Crenated tongue is usually asymptomatic and harmless. [ 3 ] It is not a disease as such, but usually results from habits where the tongue is pressed against the lingual surfaces (the side facing the tongue) of the dental arches , or from any cause of macroglossia (enlarged tongue), [ 3 ] which in itself has many causes such as Down syndrome .

6. How Your Swollen Tongue Could Be Signaling a Major Health Problem

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7. Tongue disease - Wikipedia

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   Tongue lesions are very common. For example, in the United States one estimated point prevalence was 15.5% in adults. [10] Tongue lesions are more common in persons who wear dentures and tobacco users. [10] The most common tongue conditions are geographic tongue, followed by fissured tongue and hairy tongue. [10]