Tongue Abnormalities / Developmental Disturbances of the Tongue

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
medindia 8870 Posts 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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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.

Replied on Saturday, January 9, 2010 12:00 AM

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siva_
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my tongue has more black dots,is anything problem

Replied on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 7:49 AM

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Tunji65
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My daughter is just 4months old but i notice that from birth she is used to putting her tongue between her mouth.She is still doing it up till now.WHAT could be the cause and what can be done to correct it.

Replied on Saturday, October 29, 2011 11:18 PM

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