Discover the common causes of white tongue coating from poor hygiene to fungal infections, plus when this seemingly harmless ...

Beth Riehle tells PEOPLE how on March 11, 2024, she was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, the most common form of ...

Discover the causes behind tongue swelling, from minor irritations to serious health conditions, and learn effective home ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, sometimes affects the tongue, mouth, and/or throat. This is known as oral HPV. It often doesn't ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

Tongue bleeding can happen after a bite or burn. Underlying conditions such as herpes or cancer are also possible ...

Both oral lichen planus and leukoplakia affect the tissue lining of your mouth (mucosa), and their symptoms appear on your gums, inside your cheeks, or your tongue. However, the two conditions ...

Burning mouth syndrome is a condition that causes a burning pain in the mouth without a clear cause, often affecting the tongue and roof of the mouth. Symptoms can include a burning sensation ...