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.
A: The most common cause of new or come-and-go tongue swelling (or swelling of the lip or throat) is a type of allergic reaction called angioedema.. Sudden tongue swelling can sometimes be dangerous because it could block your airway. Two types of angioedema can lead to a swollen tongue: 1.
Swelling the main symptoms you expect to have. If your tongue feels swollen some of the common symptoms and you may have include: 1  Chewing, swallowing and speaking difficulties. 2  Tongue color changes where it might be red or pale. 3  Blocked airways in case of a severe tongue swelling.4  Swollen lymph nodes under your mandible and chin region.ou may have a slightly swollen tongue or a severe one that might make eating, breathing and talking difficult. At times, it is not only your tongue that swells but also your voice box, taste buds (swollen tongue papillae), gums, mouth and even lips, depending on what causes the swelling.