Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why is my tongue red and sore?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Could be: Viral, bacterial or fungal. Please see your dentist for diagnosis.
Answered 8/29/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Would need: To examine to render a diagnosis. Best to be seen by a dentist for a preliminary exam. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/2/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My tongue frenulum is red and sore, what are some possible causes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have small red dots on the tip of my tongue the are sore and I dip?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
Is a painful tongue sore with a red movable skin flap or tag a very bad thing?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I was wondering what would cause immediate red soreness on either sides of my tongue just minutes after performing oral sex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Have a sore tongue and bright red when eating. What is causing this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Why would my tongue be sore on the edges and tip and suddenly very sensitive to spicy food, alcohol and carbonated drinks? Has been for 4 days. Palate also sensitive. No obvious sores or redness.
Hi. I have a small bit of redness on the floor of my mouth under my tongue. It is not sore. Any advice?
I have tongue weakness, find it hard to eat, swollow and speak can hardly move it around. But it looks normal no redness, not sore or swollen?
I bit side of my tongue two days ago, there is no unusual redness. As the edge of my teeth is sharp there, when swallowing it is so sore what can I do?
I have a sore spot on the tip of my tongue, but no white spot like mouth ulcer or any redness. It's sore when the spot is rubbed by teeth. Anxiety?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
