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Blue tongue: Introduction

Blue tongue: A symptom which occurs when the tongue is blue in appearance. See free access online books about Blue tongue below. See detailed information below for a list of 14 causes of Blue tongue, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Blue tongue:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Blue tongue. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Blue tongue:

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Blue tongue: Symptom Checker

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Blue tongue: Comorbid Symptoms

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Blue tongue

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Misdiagnosis and Blue tongue

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Diagnostic Guides for Blue tongue

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Blue tongue from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Blue tongue. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Blue tongue

Medical Books Excerpts
  • CYANOSIS
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Cyanosis
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Stomatitis
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • CYANOSIS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Cyanosis
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Cyanosis*
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Cyanosis
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Cyanosis
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Stomatitis
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Cyanosis
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Cyanosis
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Cyanosis
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Cyanosis
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Cyanosis
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • CYANOSIS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Detailed list of causes of Blue tongue

The list below shows some of the causes of Blue tongue mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Blue tongue?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Blue tongue. Of the 14 causes of Blue tongue that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 13 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Blue tongue:

The following list of conditions have 'Blue tongue' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Blue tongue Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Blue tongue based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

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    Medical Conditions associated with Blue tongue:

    Tongue discolouration (9 causes), Tongue symptoms (406 causes), Throat symptoms (3201 causes), Skin color changes (2212 causes), Mouth symptoms (6679 causes), Head symptoms (9526 causes), Blood symptoms (1939 causes), Circulatory system symptoms (1328 causes), Skin symptoms (5718 causes), Respiratory symptoms (4661 causes), Skin problems (3429 causes), Breathing symptoms (3075 causes), Breath symptoms (2745 causes), Face symptoms (7761 causes), Blood vessel symptoms (306 causes)

    Symptoms related to Blue tongue:

    Cyanosis (372 causes), Blue lips (52 causes), Numb tongue, Tingling tongue (4 causes), Tongue pain, Blue skin (371 causes), Blueness (372 causes), Bruising (325 causes), Central cyanosis, Tetralogy of Fallot, Lung disease, COPD, Pulmonary Embolism (8 causes), High altitude, Polycythaemia

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