What causes tongue sores? answers (1050)

A: Even though the tongue heals faster than other parts of the body, a sore tongue with bumps can be a cause for irritation. It can occur from simply biting on the tongue while talking or eating too fast, or burning it with a hot liquid or food. The sufferer can even make it worse by constantly rubbing the affected part of the tongue over his or her teeth or against the inside of the mouth. Some ailments are more serious in nature and will need to be treated by a medical professional. Leukoplakia, excessive yeast growth, and oral lichen planus are some medical reasons for a sore tongue with bumps on it.. Leukoplakia is commonly connected to a sore

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A: tongue inflammation, which is sometimes referred to as glossitis, is a condition in which the tongue becomes swollen, smooth, sore or discolored. This condition can be caused by a number of factors such as bacterial infections, allergic reactions or exposure to irritating substances. In some cases, an inflammation of the tongue may be a sign of an underlying issue such as anemia, certain autoimmune disorders or dietary deficiencies.. An inflamed tongue may be either a primary or secondary condition, but it also may be inherited. As a primary condition, tongue inflammation is most commonly the result of trauma. Burns from hot drinks, spicy or acidic foods or...

A: Also known as aphthous ulcers, a tongue ulcer is a condition in which sores appear on the surface of the tongue. In some cases, the appearance of the tongue ulcers will be light colored areas that are slightly inflamed. At other times, the ulcers will seem to sink into the surface of the tongue and be very sensitive to hot and cold. While there is some difference of opinion on exactly why mouth ulcers develop, there are a number of health issues that seem to lead to ulcers on the tongue. As with many bodily ailments, there appears to be some correlation between stress and the development of ulcers on tongue tissue. There is some evidence that...

A: Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small sores that occur inside the mouth. You can get them on the tongue and on the inside of the cheeks and lips ? the parts of the mouth that can move. They usually pop up alone, but sometimes they show up in small clusters. Your mouth might tingle or burn before the actual sore appears. Soon, a small red bump rises. Then after a day or so it bursts, leaving an open, shallow white or yellowish wound with a red border. The sores are often painful and can be up to an inch across, although most of them are much smaller. Occasionally, someone who gets canker sores may also develop a fever and feel sluggish and uncomfortable. The good news is that canker sores are not contagious like some other mouth sores, such as...

A: Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are small sores that occur inside the mouth. You can get them on the tongue and on the inside of the cheeks and lips ? the parts of the mouth that can move. They usually pop up alone, but sometimes they show up in small clusters. Your mouth might tingle or burn before the actual sore appears. Soon, a small red bump rises. Then after a day or so it bursts, leaving an open, shallow white or yellowish wound with a red border. The sores are often painful and can be up to an inch across, although most of them are much smaller. Occasionally, someone who gets canker sores may also develop a fever and feel sluggish and uncomfortable. The good news is that canker sores are not contagious like some other mouth sores, such as cold...

A: Canker sores are shallow, painful sores in the mouth. They are usually red or may sometimes have a white coating over them. You might get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, the base of your gums or under your tongue. Canker sores are different from fever blisters, which usually are on the outside of your lips or the corners of your mouth. Anyone can get canker sores, but women and people in their teens and 20s get them more often. Canker sores may run in families, but they aren`t contagious. Doctors don`t know what causes canker sores, but they may be triggered by stress, poor nutrition, food allergies and menstrual periods. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/613.html...

A: Canker sores are shallow, painful sores in the mouth. They are usually red or may sometimes have a white coating over them. You might get them on the inside of your lips, the insides of your cheeks, the base of your gums or under your tongue. Canker sores are different from fever blisters, which usually are on the outside of your lips or the corners of your mouth. Anyone can get canker sores, but women and people in their teens and 20s get them more often. Canker sores may run in families, but they aren''t contagious. Doctors don''t know what causes canker sores, but they may be triggered by stress, poor nutrition, food allergies and menstrual periods. http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/613.html ...

A: I thought it was related to the herpes virus. I would say cancer. Or did you mean canker sores? The cause of canker sores is not well understood. More than one cause is likely, even for individual patients. Canker sores do not appear to be caused by viruses or bacteria, although an allergy to a type of bacterium commonly found in the mouth may trigger them in some people. The sores may be an allergic reaction to certain foods. In addition, there is research suggesting that canker sores may be caused by a faulty immune system that uses the body''s defenses against disease to attack and destroy the normal cells of the mouth or tongue. British studies show that, in about 20 percent of patients, canker sores are due partly to nutritional...

A: 19 Sep 2011 There is a mouth rinse available over the counter, called Biotene, it was developed to heal the canker sores caused by chemo, it has NO sodium lauryl sulfate, and No alcohol, it mimics the natural enzymes and it good about healing mouth irritations. They have a toothpaste too. They are each about $6 to $9 at any drugstore, both are called Biotene. Votes:+0CommentVote upReport pup676719 Sep 2011 Hi not perfect. Are you sure they are canker sores in your mouth?? Your body is going through a lot of stress right now. So, therefore, you are having some other effects due directly to the stress, namely your mouth. So your sores have vesicles (fluid filled blistery looking) like "cold sores?" or is their some raised areas in your mouth that are...

A: A white tongue blister is usually caused by a viral infection, a sore, or an allergic reaction. Some blisters are the result of hormonal fluctuations, injury, a shortage of essential vitamins, or a compromised immune system. Other causes of a white tongue blister include foot and mouth disease and tonsillitis.. Viral infections are a leading cause of a white tongue blister. Yeast infections, which occur as a result of an imbalance between the bacteria levels in the body, are one of the possible viral causes. tongue swelling is common with a yeast infection. The white blisters or bumps usually form on the back of the

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