Tingling tongue - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What other symptoms might occur with tingling tongue?

Tingling tongue may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition.

Common symptoms that may occur along with tingling tongue

Tingling tongue may accompany other symptoms including:

Changes in taste perception
Facial weakness
Muscle weakness
Numbness in the same or nearby area
Pain in the same or nearby area
Seizures or convulsions
Sudden change in vision, loss of vision, or eye pain

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, tingling tongue may be a symptom of a life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness
Change in mental status or sudden behavior change, such as confusion, delirium, lethargy, hallucinations and delusions
Fecal incontinence (inability to control stools)
Garbled or slurred speech or inability to speak
Head injury
Numbness or weakness on one side of the body
Paralysis or inability to move a body part
Sudden change in vision, loss of vision, or eye pain
Swelling of the tongue, face or lips, with difficulty breathing or swallowing
Uncontrollable movement
Urinary incontinence

INTRODUCTION

What is tingling tongue?

Tingling tongue is an unusual sensation on the tongue that can be described as a “pins-and-needles” (prickling) sensation or a burning feeling. Tingling is often associated with numbness, or a decrease in the ability to feel or sense pressure, taste or texture.... Read more about tingling tongue introduction

CAUSES

What causes tingling tongue?

Tingling tongue can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. Common causes include stroke, head injury, reduced blood flow, vitamin or mineral deficiencies, and neurologic diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing weakness, coordination and balance difficulties, and other problems).... Read more about tingling tongue causes