Question 1

what causes black tounge?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : Smoking, poor oral hygiene,  dry mouth, certain medications, overly soft diet can all cause black hairy tongue. Although unsightly the condition itself is harmless but can cause bad breath.  To treat brush or scrap your tongue gently  when you brush your teeth and eliminate the causative factor. It should resolve in 10-14 days. If caused by dry mouth or medication you may need to see your doctor.

Question 2

why my tounge fells so wierd?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: "Weird" is vague. If you could be more descriptive, we might be able to help more.

Question 3

what can.cause shooting pains in tounge?  29/f

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Need more info.: Did this occur after eating? 
Could you have traumatized the tongue? 
Recently bit your tongue?
Is your tongue pierced?
Any swelling of the tongue?

There are many reasons, pain is typically caused by a nerve that is damaged either directly (from injury / trauma) or indirectly (from an internal swelling that puts pressure on the nerve)
if it continues, see your dentist for an evaluation.

Question 4

what are these small white soar under my tounge?

Accepted Answer

Sores: More info is needed... How long are they there? Smoker? Do you dip? Medications? So many unanswered questions, and that is why you need to make an appointment with a local dentist or physician to be evaluated.

Question 5

my tounge feels very soggy what dose this mean????

Accepted Answer

Floppy?: If soggy means very soft , difficult to talk and move this is a medical emergency. Please go to the hospital to confirm you are not having a neurological disorder such as a stroke.

Question 6

why my tounge is tingly on da left edge of my tounge?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: it can be early stage bells palsy or something more serious. need to be evaluated either way.

Question 7

i have white stuff on the sides of my tounge what is it?

Accepted Answer

Common issue: A lot of people have a white border to their tongue. It can be due to several different factors, and only rarely is it a cause for concern. You should have a dentist check it at your regular check-up appointment.

Question 8

what does it mean if your tounge is a really darkish pink?

Accepted Answer

Tongue colors vary: Tongue can have various colors. Some tongues are black and are referred to as black hairy tongue. The tongue is made up of little numbs or papilla sometimes these over grow and change color. If you are a smoker or a coffee drinker you tongue can be stained.

Question 9

what are the tiny sores you get on your tounge when you worry?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: These are probably apthous ulcers.  You should see your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation.

Question 10

my son fell and bit his tounge pretty bad.do they put stiches on your tounge.

Accepted Answer

Biting tongue: Often times we don't , tongue is very vascular and it heals fast , take him to his doctor have him look at it , if he needs any medical attentions.

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