Macroglossia is the medical term for an unusually large tongue. Enlargement of the tongue can cause cosmetic and functional difficulties while speaking, eating, swallowing and sleeping. It's quite uncommon and generally occurs in children.
What does a long tongue indicate?
Macroglossia happens when your tongue is enlarged or oversized. It's also called a “big tongue” or “enlarged tongue.” Since the tongue is part of your digestive system, it's considered to be a digestive system disorder. In most cases, macroglossia is a symptom of an underlying condition.
How do I know if my tongue is too big?
Here are 11 signs your tongue is too big for your mouth…
- When you stick your tongue out, you can see indentations, or scalloped edges, on the sides of your tongue. ...
- You often bite the sides of your tongue while talking, sleeping and/or eating.
- It feels like your tongue is occupying all of the space inside your mouth.
