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Most RMD symptoms are relatively passive and do not cause any pain. Many patients are often unaware that an episode is occurring or has occurred. The rhythmic movements may produce some bodily injury via falls or muscle strains, but this is not reported in all patients [4]. In unique cases of RMD, they hum or moan while asleep during an episode.
Erythema (redness) and edema (swelling) of papillae on the tip of the tongue may be a sign that the tongue is being habitually pressed against the teeth. The number and size of filiform papillae may be reduced. If the tongue is very red and smooth, then there is likely a local or systemic cause (e.g. erythematous candidiasis, anemia). [5]
Neck-tongue syndrome (NTS), which was first recorded in 1980, [1] is a rare disorder characterized by neck pain with or without tingling and numbness of the tongue on the same side as the neck pain. [2] Sharp lateral movement of the head triggers the pain, usually lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes. Headaches may occur with the onset ...
This is our third winter holiday season since COVID-19 showed up. What was supposed to be a cheerful return to normal is instead shaping up to be a new kind of warning.
If you’re sick, avoid close contact with others to avoid spread. Stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. A fever is gone when ...
Tongue coating - food debris, desquamated epithelial cells and bacteria often form a visible tongue coating. [7] This coating has been identified as a major contributing factor in bad breath ( halitosis ), [ 7 ] which can be managed by brushing the tongue gently with a toothbrush or using special oral hygiene instruments such as tongue scrapers ...
This final phase, the post-drome, is sometimes called a "migraine hangover," and can leave you feeling fatigued. You might also still have some difficulty concentrating and sensitivity to light ...
Fissured tongue is a benign condition characterized by deep grooves in the dorsum of the tongue. Although these grooves may look unsettling, the condition is usually ...