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Is your tongue the strongest muscle in the body? Can you see your taste buds? How long is the average tongue? Learn fun facts about your tongue and taste buds!
- Lichen planus.
- Leukoplakia. Read about leukoplakia.
- Geographic tongue. Find out more about geographic tongue on the Oral Health Foundation website.
- Mouth ulcer. Read about mouth ulcers.
- Also called fever blisters, you don't get cold sores from fevers or colds but they can be triggered by them. The virus that causes cold sores is usually passed via a kiss, shared utensils, or other close contact.
- Caused by candida yeast, thrush is most common in older adults or babies. But a weakened immune system, antibiotics, diabetes, or certain medications -- such as inhaled corticosteroids -- can give candida a chance to grow wild.
- This painless condition occurs when the little bumps on your tongue grow long and trap bacteria that live in your mouth -- making the tongue look black and hairy.
- No one knows what causes these small, painful blisters inside your mouth. Triggers include hypersensitivity, infection, hormones, stress, and not getting enough of some vitamins.
What are the symptoms of tongue problems? Common symptoms that may affect your tongue include: An enlarged or swollen tongue. Trouble moving your tongue. Complete or partial loss of taste. Change in your tongue color (white, yellow, dark red, purple, brown or black).
Nov 16, 2023 · Illustration by Yaja Mulcare. Many tongue problems often aren’t serious. But sometimes, your symptoms might occur due to an underlying condition that requires medical treatment. You can prevent...
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Jan 17, 2024 · Takeaway. You may have a bad taste in your mouth due to something that you’ve eaten, dental problems, or other health conditions, including an infection or neurological issues. Everybody has...
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May 13, 2024 · (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Tongue Problems Symptoms. Different causes of tongue problems have different symptoms. You might have: Pain. A burning sensation. Lumps. Sores. Color changes,...
