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Glossoptosis is a medical condition and abnormality which refers to the downward displacement or retraction of the tongue.

 

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Tongue Abnormalities / Developmental Disturbances of the Tongue

The tongue is an important organ that occupies a large area in the oral cavity covering the floor of the mouth. It is below the palate, and is surrounded by teeth on either side. Together with the palate, it performs the function of swallowing. It is rightly said that the tongue is...Read More

Posted on : Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:00 AM
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my neice is six months old and has a large tongue is this normal. Other then her tongue she seems perfectly healthy.
Replied on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:00 AM

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If she has no Respiratory and Feeding difficulties then there is nothing to worry
Replied on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 12:00 AM
How is your neice now? My little 9 month old was just told that her tongue is large so i have to take her to doctor or friday for more test. I'm worried even though the doctor and husband doesn't seem to worry as much but I was looking up the symptoms and so far the only thing i see is yes she snores and yes she plays w/ her teeth but that could be becuase she is teething now so how do we know whats the problem. How serious is this? Should i be freaking out like I am doing or wills he grow in her tongue. Thats what the doctor said that she will do but i dont know about that, please someone help me understand this and put my fear at ease.
Replied on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:35 PM

rogerdelgado
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my ten-year old daughter's tongue squirts water or clear colorless liquid from under the tonque, particularly at its base.
Replied on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:00 AM

dr.kalpeshbhai
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My wife 41 yrs. old has patchy glossitis on right border of tongue since 10 mths. Burning sesation present which become severe off & on. History of kochs of left axilla before 15 mths. Full course of Rx given.
Replied on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 12:00 AM
I have had a swollen and white smooth tongue (occasionally sore) for about six months - any clues please?
Replied on Monday, June 15, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
hi, it may be a cause of a yeast infection, babies usually get this when they are born. If it's sore, and has been there for about 6 months, you may want to visit your doctor and get a blood test done. It could also be signs of HIV.
Replied on Monday, January 18, 2010 12:00 AM

lou14
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My 5 year old daughter appears to have another small tongue growing at the back of her throat. It is quite bizarre and i have never seen anything like it. It is right at the back and can only be seen when checking for a sore throat and opens her mouth very wide. Is it really a phenomenon as there is so little on the web.
Replied on Monday, July 13, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
Can I please ask if you ever had any outcome from this as my daughter has the same thing. We took her to the doctors toay and he also said he has never seen anything like it and has referred us to a specialist but it is driving me crazy
Replied on Friday, September 4, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
I have just noticed the same exact think on my son. He is about the same age, four-and-a-half. I was checking his throat when I noticed it; I have never noticed it before now, nor have I seen or heard of anything like this. Does anyone know what this is??
Replied on Thursday, September 10, 2009 12:00 AM

Guest
I recently asked the kids' doctor and she told me it was his epiglottis I was seeing. She told me most people can't stick their tongues out that far and that's why I hadn't noticed it before; nothing abnormal after all. Hope this helps some of you!
Replied on Monday, September 21, 2009 12:00 AM

margot
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i was looking up stuff for a friend and happened to notice that symptom. It was a thyroid condition, I think it was lingual thyroid. It's on wiki. here's another link: http://www.ghorayeb.com/LingualThyroid.html
Replied on Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:00 AM
 




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