Why does it look like I have a second tongue under my tongue?

Double tongue signs are a unique physical finding which involve an elevation of floor of the oropharynx caused by a bilateral infection of the submandibular space (a well-known example is Ludwig's angina) (figure 1A).

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What does it mean to have 2 tongues?

Definitions of double-tongued. adjective. marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another. synonyms: Janus-faced, ambidextrous, deceitful, double-dealing, double-faced, duplicitous, two-faced dishonest, dishonorable.

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What is the second tongue called?

Anatomical structure. The sublingua, or "under-tongue", is a secondary tongue located below the primary tongue in tarsiers, lemuriform primates, and some other mammals. This structure does not have taste buds or salivary glands.

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Do we have two tongues?

The answer to the question posed is no. Also, the organ seen at the visual end of the mouth is not a second tongue – instead, it is the UVULA. The word 'uvula' has been derived from Latin and is a word used to describe a bunch of grapes.

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What are the symptoms of a diseased tongue?

Complete or partial loss of taste. Change in your tongue color (white, yellow, dark red, purple, brown or black). Change in your tongue's texture (smooth, covered in raised patches or hair-like growths). Pain, soreness or a burning sensation throughout your tongue or in certain parts.

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What does a concerning tongue look like?

A healthy tongue is typically pink in color and covered with papillae (tiny bumps) which contain your taste buds and assist with chewing food. Indications of an unhealthy tongue include different coloration besides pink, spots or patches (such as white, brown, or black spots), open sores, etc.

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What looks like a second tongue in the back of the throat?

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat. Its main function is to close over the windpipe (trachea) while you're eating to prevent food entering your airway.

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What is meant by bifid tongue?

A bifid or cleft tongue (glossoschissis) is a tongue with a groove or split running lengthwise along the tip of the tongue. It is the result of incomplete fusion of the distal tongue buds. A bifid tongue may be an isolated deformity and has also been reported to be associated with maternal diabetes.

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What does the Bible say about two tongues?

If anyone speaks in a tongue, two--or at the most three--should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God.

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Should I be able to see my epiglottis?

Visible epiglottis is a rare anatomical variant which is usually asymptomatic without the need of any medical or surgical intervention. It is most commonly seen in children but there are some reports of its prevalence in adults too. Cases of visible epiglottis seem to be unfamiliar among dental professionals.

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Why would my epiglottis be swollen?

Many factors can cause the epiglottis to swell. These factors include infections, burns from hot liquids and injuries to the throat.

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How does epiglottis look like?

Your epiglottis is a small, leaf-shaped sheet of elastic cartilage that protects your larynx (voice box) and helps you swallow. Your larynx is a hollow tube that helps move air from your nose and mouth to your lungs. It's located at the upper opening of your trachea (windpipe), which is the passageway to your lungs.

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Why does it look like my child has a second tongue?

The epiglottis is a tongue-like flap of tissue at the back of the throat. Ordinarily it prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe when one swallows. In epiglottitis, a rare but serious condition, this structure becomes infected, usually by bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae type B.

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What are holy tongues?

These tongues can include human languages with which the speaker is unfamiliar (Acts 2:8-11) or non-human, holy languages with which no person is familiar (1 Corinthians 14:2). The ability to speak in tongues is one of many potential spiritual gifts given to Christians by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11).

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Why are some tongues split?

Because a fissured tongue can cluster in families, it may be genetically inherited. Although other causes of fissured tongue are unknown, it may appear along with other conditions such as these: Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis (BMG).

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What is a forked tongue syndrome?

Bifid tongue is a rare congenital anomaly usually associated with syndromes and infrequently associated with nonsyndromic cases. The syndrome most commonly seen with associated finding of bifid tongue is the oro-facial-digital syndrome.

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Why is tongue splitting illegal?

Simply put, tongue splitting is mutilation of the human body, and because it can be a very painful and dangerous procedure and provides no medical benefit, a person should not be allowed to split another person's tongue.

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What causes a double uvula?

A bifid uvula is a uvula that's forked or split. This condition is usually inherited (passed down), but genetic conditions and environmental factors can also cause it.

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Why is my tongue too big to see the back of my throat?

Macroglossia, sometimes called giant tongue or enlarged tongue, is a rare condition that typically affects more children than adults. Most people have macroglossia because they have other conditions, such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome or Down syndrome.

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What does the back of your tongue look like with strep throat?

Tiny white spots on the back of the throat, tongue, and tonsils. Bumps in the back of the throat. Gray, furry film on the tongue (can give the tongue a white appearance)

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What does your tongue look like with liver problems?

Rarely, yellow tongue may be a sign of jaundice, a yellowing of the eyes and skin, which sometimes indicates liver or gallbladder problems. Self-care is usually all that's needed to treat yellow tongue, unless it's related to another medical condition. Medical treatment for yellow tongue usually isn't necessary.

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What does your tongue look like when you have a vitamin deficiency?

Deficiencies in B6 or B12 may lead to a swollen, sore or yellow tongue, along with teeth indentations and fissures on the surface of the tongue. Iron: An iron deficiency can lead to a swollen tongue and painful sores in the mouth. The tongue will also appear pale and smooth due to the lack of haemoglobin in the blood.

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What does an iron deficiency tongue look like?

One large sign of anemia is called anemia tongue. It is typically characterized by an inflamed or swollen tongue in multiple shades of red. Other signs include impaired chewing, swallowing or speaking abilities, tongue pain or tenderness.

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