Severe Dysplasia

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Good Morning. I was diagnosed with severe dysplasia of the tongue on Wednesday last week. I gad an operation on Tuesday this week to remove it. The void is about 3cm in dia and 1 cm deep.  Obviously very early days. I have lots of weird head feelings and tinglings around my eye. Ear sounds - opposite side to op.  Is this usual? I just generally feel really weird. The tongue is numb. I am coping on liquid paracetamol. 
I am having fluids through a straw like watery soup and watery smoothies. So coping ok. Just feel a bit bizarre. Is that more emotional trauma ? It was all a bit quick but I also mid 50’s and still hormonal. 

  • Hi AJR,

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to our online community. I’m Barbara one of the Cancer Information Nurses here on the Macmillan Support Line. I’m sorry to hear of your diagnosis of severe dysplasia of the tongue and that you needed to have surgery.  I do hope you are recovering well.   

    It is understandable to be feeling ‘a bit bizarre’ after such a significant procedure, especially when it all happened so quickly.  The sensations you’re experiencing – tingling, numbness, ear sounds on the opposite side and a general feeling of being unwell, may all be related nerve involvement from the surgery.  The tongue has a complex nerve supply and sometimes, after an operation like yours the surrounding nerves can be temporarily affected, leading to unusual sensations in the face, head and even the ear.  These effects often settle over time as healing progresses. 

    Here at the Macmillan Support Line, we don’t have access to any NHS records therefore if you are worried about your symptoms we would encourage that your contact either your health care team or 111 for further assessment, advice and guidance. 

    It’s good to hear you are managing fluids and pain relief but if you find the pain worsening, new symptoms developing or anything that feels particularly concerning please reach out to your medical team or 111 as a matter of urgency. 

    Be kind to yourself and allow time for recovery both physically and emotionally.

    Finally, please don’t hesitate to call us on the Macmillan Support Line if you need further advice or support. 

    I hope this helps.

    Best wishes

    Barbara G

    Macmillan Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

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