A swollen tongue, a condition known as glossitis, often serves as a physical warning sign of deeper health issues. Though glossitis itself typically does not require immediate panic, it is essential ...

Medically reviewed by Brian T. Luong, DMD Key Takeaways Anemia can cause a swollen and painful tongue, also known as ...

Margot Blair wants to raise awareness of the symptoms so others will seek medical advice if something is not right.

In the early days of COVID, it felt like we were learning new things about the virus in real time daily. Its severity, especially for specific populations like older adults and the immunocompromised, ...

Margot Blair from Dumfries thought she had no cause for concern after receiving the results of a biopsy in 2022, when she ...

You probably don’t spend much, if any, time looking at your tongue ― but this body part can actually reveal a lot about your health. Take its shape, for example. A scalloped tongue is when, as the ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid that ...

MRS is a rare disorder that causes recurrent facial and mouth swelling, facial paralysis, and problems with your tongue. Treatment with corticosteroids and occasionally surgery may be helpful.

What Is Transient Lingual Papillitis? Transient lingual papillitis (TLP) is a minor health condition that causes small, painful bumps on your tongue that are red, white, or yellow. Also called lie ...

Fatigue and pallor (paler-than-usual skin) are the most well-known signs of iron deficiency. However, it can also cause a range of unexpected symptoms that are often overlooked. Iron deficiency is one ...