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Hives are a sudden allergic skin reaction. Hives are raised reddish bumps that cause severe itching. Angioedema is similar to hives but the welts are larger and involve a deeper layer in the skin. Allergies, insect stings and bites, stress, exercise, and infections are common causes of hives and angioedema. In mild cases, no treatment is needed. Severe reactions should be treated by a health care professional. -
Tongue Swelling Causes of Swollen Tongue
The medical term for swollen tongue is glossitis. Glossitis may be acute (sudden onset), usually severe, such as during an allergic reaction or from angioedema; chronic which may may indicate an underlying condition; or atrophic (also called Hunter glossitis), which occurs when many of the small, bumpy structures on the tongue (papillae) are lost, giving the tongue a smooth, red, glossy appearance -
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Tongue Swelling: Causes of Swollen Tongue The medical term for swollen tongue is glossitis. Glossitis may be acute (sudden onset), usually severe, such as during an allergic reaction or from angioedema; chronic which may may indicate an underlying condition; or atrophic (also called Hunter glossitis), which occurs when many of the small, bumpy structures on the tongue (papillae) are lost, giving the tongue a smooth, red, glossy appearance
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