Question 1

what causes black tounge?

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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

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 3

what causes thick white stuff on tounge? i can scrape some of it off but it's nasty and strange.

Accepted Answer

Food material/Thrush: Make sure you are brushing your tongue as you brush your teeth twice daily. If you are noticing the white material despite consistent cleaning, you may want to see your doctor to rule out oral thrush.

Question 4

my son is 9 days old in his tounge is really white  what can cause  this in should i be concerned ?

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Thrush??: White or cream colored coating in the mouth of an infant could be due to oral thrush, a mild, treatable fungal infection of the mucous membranes in the mouth. See your pediatrician or family doctor to confirm the diagnosis and provide you with a treatment plan.

Question 5

what causes geographical tongue?

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Unknown: The cause of geographic tongue is unknown, and there's no way to prevent the condition. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it doesn't cause health problems and isn't associated with infection or cancer. Geographic tongue can sometimes cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to certain substances.

Question 6

what causes pimples. on my tounge?

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A bit unusual: Oral lesions that look like pimples are a bit unusual.  Contact allergens or irritation from acid foods can occasionally lead to inflammatory lesions - these are like little red bumps.  If they are persistent and painful,  medical conditions (psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease) can lead to "pimples" or pustules on the tongue.  If persistent more than a week - see a doc.

Question 7

what causes grooves in the tongue?

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Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue, an inflammatory condition of the tongue affecting approximately 2% of the population, is characterized by discolored regions of taste buds or sometimes even cracks in the surface of the tongue. The condition is usually chronic, and frequently manifests after eating any of a range of exacerbating foods, or during times of stress, illness, or hormonal surges (particularly in women.

Question 8

i feel like my tongue is thickening. what causes this?

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Thickening tongue: Is it sudden? Are you drooling ,having difficulty speaking or swallowing? Could be allergic reaction to food or other material, take a benedryl ( if not allergic to it) and seek medical attention immediately  in ER.

Long term thickening can be due to acromegaly, thyroid disease, amylodosis. See a doctor

Question 9

what causes a black tongue?

Accepted Answer

Black Tongue: Black tongue can be from foods or candies, from a yeast or 'thrush' infection among other rare things.  If there are any other symptoms or concerns please get in to see your family doctor or dentist.

Question 10

what causes a blue tongue in humans?

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Bad hygiene: Blue tongue may be due to build up of food debris under the structures on the surface of the tongue.  Daily brushing or scrapping with a plastic device will help to keep the tongue clean.  
Congenital heart disease or some other forms of medical conditions can give you blue tongue.  Consult with a medical doctor to do further test.

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