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).
Other causes of swollen tongue. Acromegaly which is the name of a hormonal disorder. The condition makes the body produce excessive growth hormone which results in the body tissues getting enlarged.Genetic disorders like the Down syndrome. Hypothyroidism (a thyroid that is not as active as it should be).ther causes of swollen tongue. Acromegaly which is the name of a hormonal disorder. The condition makes the body produce excessive growth hormone which results in the body tissues getting enlarged. Genetic disorders like the Down syndrome.