Result of atherosclerotic plaque blocking one or more of the blood vessels that supply the heart. Can cause chest pain/angina pectoris occurring due to stress of exercise. If blockage completely impedes blood flow to the heart, a heart attack can occur.
It can be caused by insect stings, food, or medicines. It's caused by the release of histamine into your bloodstream and tissues. Histamine is an immune system chemical. Tongue or throat swelling can happen along with an allergic rash (hives), wheezing, diarrhea, and shock (low blood pressure).
You may find that your tongue swells if you accidentally bite it or burn your tongue with hot liquids or hot foods. Dental appliances also can irritate your tongue and cause it to swell. Tobacco is yet another irritant that can cause tongue pain and swelling. Tongue cancer. Tongue cancer is a common cancer of the head and neck â more than 10,000 new cases are diagnosed in men and women in the United States each year.