Tongue fasciculations
Fasciculations or fibrillation affecting the tongue muscle.
Also called: Lingual fasciculations, Lingual fibrillations, Lingual twitching, Tongue fasciculation, Tongue fasciculations/fibrillations, Tongue twitching, Twitching of the tongue.
Conditions associated with tongue fasciculations
The following conditions have been associated with tongue fasciculations in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A3 gene....
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 2
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A2 gene....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency
Glycogen storage disease due to acid maltase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
MEGF10-related myopathy
A congenital myopathy caused by mutations in the multiple epidermal growth factor-like domains 10 (MEGF10) gen...
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Proximal spinal muscular atrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 36
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 36 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tick-borne encephalitis
Tick-borne encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
early-onset progressive diffuse brain atrophy-microcephaly-muscle weakness-optic atrophy syndrome
early-onset progressive diffuse brain atrophy-microcephaly-muscle weakness-optic atrophy syndrome is a medical...
intellectual disability, autosomal dominant 43
Any autosomal dominant non-syndromic intellectual disability in which the cause of the disease is a mutation i...
mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 1
mitochondrial complex I deficiency, nuclear type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
neurodegeneration, childhood-onset, stress-induced, with variable ataxia and seizures
An autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disorder with onset in the first years of life following normal early...
neurodevelopmental disorder with achalasia, polyneuropathy, and alacrima
neurodevelopmental disorder with achalasia, polyneuropathy, and alacrima is a medical condition that may be as...
neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 7
neuronopathy, distal hereditary motor, autosomal recessive 7 is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1A (Zellweger)
peroxisome biogenesis disorder 1A (Zellweger) is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
spinal muscular atrophy-progressive myoclonic epilepsy syndrome
Spinal muscular atrophy-progressive myoclonic epilepsy syndrome is characterized by hereditary myoclonus and p...
Tests providers may use to investigate tongue fasciculations
When investigating tongue fasciculations, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside tongue fasciculations
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if tongue fasciculations is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom tongue fasciculations mean?
Tongue fasciculations is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Fasciculations or fibrillation affecting the tongue muscle.
Which conditions are associated with tongue fasciculations?
Tongue fasciculations has been reported in association with 18 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 1, Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 2, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C, Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about tongue fasciculations?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.