Question 1

could allergies be causing a metallic taste in my mouth and a sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

Metal taste: Allergies can cause a post nasal drip that can result in a funny taste in your mouth but the metal taste and sore tongue sounds like a possible side effect to a medication. Have your doctor review any meds you are taking for a possible side effect.

Question 2

can candida cause a sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: Is a fungus accumulates usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. The condition is a minor problem if you're healthy. Candida infections can occur when your immune system is weakened by disease or drugs such as steroids. Eating unsweetened yogurt and acidophilus capsules will solve the problem. Rec.: see your dentist if the condition gets painful.

Question 3

what can cause a sore tongue, mostly when i lay down?

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Stress or Anxiety: Problems with the tongue can result from infections, tumors, chronic disease (GERD)  and  stress also can cause this along with anxiety. See your GP for evaluation.

Question 4

can drinking alcohol cause a sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

Not directly, but...: If you have a small laceration or ulcer on your tongue, initial contact with an irritant like alcohol could sharply increase your perception of pain. Conversely, after several alcoholic beverages, your awareness of pain could diminish as you succumb to the effects of alcohol or accidentally bite and injure yourself if you become inebriated.

Question 5

can ranitidine cause a sore tongue dry mouth an tongue to swell?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat: Dry mouth yes. Swelling no. If your lips swell or anything else starts swelling noticeably such as your lips you might have an allergic reaction see a physician right away. Do you take any other medications? This might be an interaction. List the medications you take in your post.

Question 6

what causes a sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

Variety of Causes: The majority of tongue problems are not serious and most can be resolved on it's own. However, if you have a sore on your tongue that doesn't go away within two weeks, you should consult a doctor or dentist for evaluation.

Question 7

what are some causes of sore tongue with white patches?

Accepted Answer

White: Anything white, on tissue that should be pink, should be investigated.  Could be thrush, lichen planus, candida, albicans, bacterial infection, herpes, leukoplakia, cancer, traumatic ulceration, or many other things.  See dentist for differential diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

would citalopram cause sore throat and sore tongue ?

Accepted Answer

No: Am not aware of any reports that citalopram causes sore throat or sore tongue. See your pcp for exam and treatment. Feel better.

Question 9

please answer! what vitamin deficiency causes sore tongue and gums?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C: Vitamin c is one deficiency that can result in sore tongue and gingiva. See your dentist to get your mouth evaluated.

Question 10

thought gerd waa causing sore tongue but oral surgeon thinks it ia thrush.  i have no diseases or change in meds.  what caused thrush?  b12 ?

Accepted Answer

Candida albicans: Thrush is a yeast infection in the oral cavity and is uncommon in adults, but can be predisposed to  by use of antibiotics or steroids, diabetes, etc. In this day and age one must think about immune deficiency, particularly due to HIV disease. Not due to B12 deficiency (which is very rare in USA).  Make sure this is really "thrush" since there are several imitators.

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