Question 1

what causes a sore tongue?

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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 2

what could lead to a sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

what are some causes of sore tongue with white patches?

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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 7

a few days a month i wake up with a very sore tongue, white patches, reddish. this has been going on for over a year now but is infrequent. it affects my taste. usually it goes away in the afternoon. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Many possibilities, one of which is simply mouth breathing at night.  Recommend evaluation by either ENT or oral surgeon to make sure the condition is not in the tongue itself

Question 8

low iron and sore tongue?

Accepted Answer

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 9

my husband has a very sore tongue and cannot eat solids. do you know what might help him eat properly.?

Accepted Answer

Focus on the cause: While a sore tongue is no fun, a better question to ask is why is it sore? It could be as simple as a sharp tooth irritating it or there could be underlying disease. Get to a dentist for an evaluation. If no dental cause is noted, expect a referral to your primary care provider for further evaluation. Once the cause is treated, the symptom of soreness should go away.

Question 10

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.

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A few days a month i wake up with a very sore tongue, white patches, reddish. this has been going on for over a year now but is infrequent. it affects my taste. usually it goes away in the afternoon. what could this be?

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Low iron and sore tongue?

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My husband has a very sore tongue and cannot eat solids. do you know what might help him eat properly.?

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Can candida cause a sore tongue?

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