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Smooth tongue
Smooth tongue, or glossitis, is a condition where there is inflammation of the tongue.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
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A 37-year old asked:
What's smooth tongue from?
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A 36-year old asked:
I just want a normal smooth tongue like everyone else. What can I do?
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A 19-year old male asked:
I have a smooth tongue at the back but, its green and pappillae are present at the front. At the smooth patch there is also small bumbs?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Got teeth polishing done a few hours, noticed few white lines/marks (like scratches) on one front tooth only, however the tooth feel smooth to tongue, should i get it checked?
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A 34-year old asked:
I need help red smooth patch on tongue, what is this?
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A 39-year old asked:
How can you get a cracked tongue smooth again?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Inflamed doudnem stomach ,scope done no cause found. tongue smooth & inflamed on and off. Muscle twitches.22 years old Does it sound like amyloidosis?
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A 47-year old asked:
There is a smooth area on the tongue. What could it be?
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A member asked:
Why is my tongue not smooth?
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A 44-year old asked:
Smooth, pale patches on tongue. What could this be?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Today I noticed I have smooth patches on my tongue about 3-4 varied in different sizes this is the second time it has happened this year, mucus has also increased giving me a hard time swallowing at times what could this be? Should I be concerned?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have a bald/smooth spot on my tongue for a 6+ months, doesn't hurt, what is it from? Should I be worried?
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A 44-year old female asked:
Bit tongue sun now it has smooth sore lump on tongue. Will it heal on its own.? Should I have got stitches?
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A 20-year old female asked:
Swollen tongue with smooth ridges around tip/side of tongue,red small bumps all the way on back of tongue & both tonsils are swollen big?no pain
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A 24-year old female asked:
I have a red smooth patch on my tongue that won't go away and a white skin tag that keeps growing back? Is this tongue cancer
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A 31-year old female asked:
I ate sour patch kids about a month ago and ever since have noticed a smooth area on my tongue that is painful when eating certain foods or using toothpaste- just had baby. Related to food? Postpartum?roof of mouth has areas that seem slightly raw'
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A 34-year old asked:
Tip of tongue suddenly soft/smooth. What could cause this sensation?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can anyone tell me is your tongue supposed to be smooth?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What can cause tongue to feel smooth with a bloody/metallic taste?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I have unusually smooth, overly grown bumps on my tongue and I've had it ever since I was little can you help me?
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A 24-year old male asked:
My permanent/bonded retainer rubs up and scrapes against my tongue. None of the bonds are gone. Can it be smoothed out with some more of that glue?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Why am i having a dark pink smooth spot in the side of my tongue ?it has been one and half week.it is not even hurting any time.even if i am touching it ?
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A 50-year old male asked:
I have a painless, smooth red patch on my tongue, as seenin my profile picture. What is it?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I have a red small patch on my tongue. The patch feels smooth, not painful and its been there for almost a week now. What could it be? Possible treatment option ?
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A 37-year old female asked:
What cause smooth red bumps on the tongue that goes away within a week?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I hav b breath. Sth wro wit my tongue. The back part is rough and not smooth like my mom's. The smel of this part is teri. Got GERD also. How i treat?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I havepink reddish bumps on my tongue, especially along the sides n tip that r very sore,,n red smooth sores,inside my lips?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I am experiencing tongue problems (quality: smooth) . The following also describe me: Sleepiness and Nasal congestion. What should I do?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Any ideas why a healthy 48yo male would have a thumbnail-sized red patch on tip of tongue for about 2 months? The only symptoms - burning feeling in the mouth and smooth papilae at the tip. Candida test came back negative and no sores are present?
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A 54-year old female asked:
I had 2 biopsys since 2016. I have a scar on the bottom left side of my tongue. The scar hits my teeth and causes a sore. Its very painful. I try to wear a mouthguard to keep from damaging it more. Who can I see to smooth out the scar or remove it?
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