Tongue diseases
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The tongue is an organ of the human body at the beginning of the digestive system. It is not only important for eating. It is very important for communication, it helps maintain oral health, it provides the ability to taste and much more. Our tongue is also an important indicator in our overall health,...
If you feel a persistent metallic taste in your mouth, then perhaps you are suffering from a medical condition termed as dysgeusia. In this disease, tastes on your tongue become distorted. Usually you feel a constant acidic, bitter taste in your mouth which lingers throughout the day. This happens no...
It happens to the best of us, we have all at some time eaten or drank something that was too hot and consequently burnt our tongue, something which is very annoying and painful. When a burn is caused on the surface of the tongue it goes red and acquires a rougher texture; in some cases you might also...
We've all had a mouth or tongue ulcer, also known as canker sore, at some point and know how irritating and painful it can be, especially when eating or even talking. Tongue sores are small ulcers that are caused by a many different factors, such as hot meals, accidental bites, viral infections and allergies....
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The tongue is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. It is responsible for taste, helping us perceive and enjoy flavours in all their intensity. But sometimes, either by eating foods that cause irritation due to infections, bad habits or even leading a stressful lifestyle, bumps can appear irritating...
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