Question 1

i have a sore tongue, what can i do?

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See doc: Gargle with salt water and make appointment to see your pcp or dentist.

Question 2

low iron and sore tongue?

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Low Iron & Tongue: Patients with iron deficiency may develop an inflamed, sore, and and swollen tongue. The tongue will appears pale and smooth due to low levels of hemoglobin in the blood and the loss of finger-like projections on the surface of the tongue.

Question 3

i have a sore tongue on the sides, particularly where it hits my teeth?

Accepted Answer

Ice: Get small pieces of ice in you mouth.  Lightly suck on them.  This will put you in the habit of sucking on ice instead of rubbing your tongue on your teeth.

Question 4

why do i lose my sense of taste and get a sore tongue when i eat fresh pineapple?

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Swelling: An allergic reaction to foods can cause swelling in the nose and tongue resulting in these symptoms.See your personal provider for further evaluation.

Question 5

2yrs. ago i was eating 50  halls cough drops a day, that's when i could no longer eat hot & spicy foods. now i have a sore tongue all the time. help?

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GERD: In the absence of any visible abnormalities of the tongue, gerd is a cause of sore tongue.

Question 6

what could lead to a sore tongue?

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Many causes : There are many causes for a sore tongue.  The most common cause is biting it.  There are also canker sores, viruses and other infections that can cause pain.  Most things will heal in a few days.  If your pain is increasing, you have difficulty eating, doesn't go away in a week you should see a dentist to have it evaluated.  Sooner if you are concerned.

Question 7

how can you take care of a sore tongue?

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See your dentist: For an evaluation to determine the cause of the problem and a review of your medical history / medications, to suggest appropriate treatment options.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

can candida cause a sore tongue?

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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 9

sharp tooth and sore tongue. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Visit your dentist: Need to see your dentist so he can fix the tooth or at least remove the sharp area.

Question 10

have a sore tongue and bright red when eating. what is causing this?

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Red tongue: Red or strawberry tongue is a side effect of scarlet fever, kawasaki syndrome, and vit b 12  and Folic Acid deficiency. It may also be a condition called geographic tongue, which is harmless and usually not painful.
If this condition has lasted longer than 10 days, you should have it examined by your dentist or an ENT specialist.

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