Question 1

i am having oral fungus i. e on tongue and inner side of my cheeks what should i do i am having this from seven months?

Accepted Answer

Dentist & physician: See an oral surgeon or an oral pathologist for a consultation.  There may or may not also be medical considerations complicating matters, so you may have to see a physician as well.  There are medications to treat this.

Question 2

dark patch on side of tongue?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Pigment or a large vein. Generally nothing to worry about however i would have my dentist check it to be on the safe side as i cannot diagnose inn this medium.

Question 3

what causes pain on right side on tongue i have a pain on my side on tongue .

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Have a dentist take a look since this is not a normal happening, and could be something major.

Question 4

i've got white growth in my tongue right side they are not painful what are they?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked: White growths on the tongue can be many things. It would be a smart idea to have it checked. It may be leukoplakia. See a dentist for an oral cancer screening to rule out any potential lesions that should be attended to.

Question 5

my tongue  has  been for three weeks  and now hurts on the left side. please help!

Accepted Answer

Been what?: Sorry, your tongue has been what for three weeks? Did you bite it? Have a sore? Three weeks is a long time as the mouth and tongue usually heal quickly. See your dentist to have any sore looked at.

Question 6

swollen side of tongue

Accepted Answer

Check your thyroid: Might be due to hypoactive thyroid.

Question 7

i have sores on the side of my tongue?

Accepted Answer

The location: of these sores suggests a DENTAL cause...(sharp or broken filling(s)
See your oral health provider as soon as practicable

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 8

the side of my tongue is blue. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Probably : A vein. As long as it does not hurt don't worry about it

Question 9

what could be causing the sides of my tongue to swell?

Accepted Answer

Tongue Swelling: Often times, medications that cause the mouth to get dry can lead to tongue biting.  In addition, people with sleep and snoring issues often bite their tongues when they sleep.  Sometimes, you can see crenations on the side of the tongue, which clearly indicate an episode of chewing on the lateral borders of the tongue and/or dry mouth.  Try an oral rinse like biotene to relieve your symptoms.

Question 10

i have like bumps on the side of my tongue what is that?

Accepted Answer

Food reaction?: Bumps on the tongue could be caused by acidic foods. If so, they should go away on their own within a few days.
If they last longer, see a dentist.

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I am having oral fungus i. e on tongue and inner side of my cheeks what should i do i am having this from seven months?

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Dark patch on side of tongue?

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What causes pain on right side on tongue i have a pain on my side on tongue .

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I've got white growth in my tongue right side they are not painful what are they?

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My tongue has been for three weeks and now hurts on the left side. please help!

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Swollen side of tongue

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I have sores on the side of my tongue?

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The side of my tongue is blue. what is it?

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What could be causing the sides of my tongue to swell?

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I have like bumps on the side of my tongue what is that?

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