Tongue Paresthesias Treatment in India
About Tongue Paresthesias
Key Highlights
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Addresses a distressing sensory symptom that can impact speech, taste, and eating.Management can prevent the symptom from becoming chronic and improve quality of life.Involves a multidisciplinary approach, potentially combining medication and therapy.Early intervention may improve the chances of nerve recovery.
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent numbness, tingling, or burning sensation in the tongue following dental surgery (e.g., extraction, implant).
- Diagnosis of nerve injury confirmed through clinical examination and possibly imaging.
- Symptom duration beyond the expected period of local anesthetic effect (typically more than 8-12 hours).
- Patient-reported significant impact on daily functions like eating, drinking, or speaking.
How to prepare
- Detailed clinical history and neurological examination of the tongue and surrounding areas.
- Review of pre-operative imaging (e.g., OPG X-ray, CBCT) to assess nerve proximity to the surgical site.
- Informed consent discussion regarding the nature of paresthesia as a known risk of the primary procedure.
- Possible referral to a specialist (oral surgeon, neurologist) for complex cases.
Risks & possible complications
- The primary 'procedure' is management of a complication; risks pertain to treatments used (e.g., side effects of medications like gabapentin).
- Surgical nerve repair carries risks of infection, bleeding, and failure to improve sensation.
- Potential for the paresthesia to become permanent despite intervention.
- Development of neuropathic pain or altered taste (dysgeusia).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial management is often conservative: observation for spontaneous recovery over weeks to months.
- Medications (e.g., steroids, vitamins, neuropathic pain drugs) may be prescribed to support nerve healing.
- Follow-up appointments are essential to monitor sensory progress via light touch and pinprick tests.
- Patients are advised to avoid hot foods/drinks to prevent burns due to reduced sensation and maintain excellent oral hygiene.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (typically outpatient management)
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Expected recovery time:
Variable; from weeks to several months, potentially permanent
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering tongue paresthesias in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with dental surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform tongue paresthesias. MediFyr helps you compare dental surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for tongue paresthesias compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 0 – USD 544 | 0 days (typically outpatient management) | ~ Variable; from weeks to several months, potentially permanent | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 0 – USD 4,026 | 0 days (typically outpatient management) | ~ Variable; from weeks to several months, potentially permanent | Know More |
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Dental surgeons for Tongue Paresthesias
Explore experienced dental surgeons who regularly perform tongue paresthesias and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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