In the fall of 2020, Katie Drablos noticed a canker sore on the back of her tongue that wouldn’t go away. As the pain increased, she visited urgent care, wondering if it was a COVID-19 symptom. It ...

Your tongue is a vital health barometer, revealing early signs of nutrient deficiencies, infections, and even autoimmune ...

An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health include soreness and enlarged and swollen papillae, or the small bumps on your tongue. Tongue changes are sometimes the ...

When Mari Henderson read a story about a woman the same age as her with tongue cancer, she asked for a biopsy. It helped her receive an early diagnosis. For several weeks, Mari Henderson felt a canker ...

In the early days of COVID, it felt like we were learning new things about the virus in real time daily. Its severity, especially for specific populations like older adults and the immunocompromised, ...

Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Transient lingual papillitis (TLP) causes painful bumps on your tongue that usually clear up in a few days. Practicing good oral hygiene and avoiding spicy foods ...

Katie Drablos was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April 2021. A specialist removed a spot of tongue cancer and found lesions that had spread to her neck. The 35-year-old is recovering now, a year ...

Canker sores often seem to pop up out of nowhere and, once you have them, they’re often painfully hard to ignore — especially when you try to eat or even talk. So what, exactly, are canker sores? They ...

Q: What causes canker sores? Why would I have a sudden outbreak of them in my mouth? A: There are several theories about what leads to canker sores, those painful ulcers that form inside the mouth, on ...

Your tongue is one place where you might develop symptoms if you’re mildly dehydrated. Some tongues develop white patches or a dry, rough surface. Share on Pinterest Westend61/Getty Images About 60 ...