sore tongue

Sore Palate – Causes of Pain on Roof of Mouth

Pain in the mouth is common and can affect the entire mouth in which case it is referred to as stomatodynia or only certain parts like the tongue, cheeks or palate. While the causes of pain in certain parts of the mouth may be overlap, sometimes there are specific causes that only affect a single area. A sore palate refers >> Read More ...

Tongue Sores, Lumps and Bumps Causes

The tongue is one of the more sensitive organs in the human body. It is laden with receptors for touch and taste which allows it to complete its relevant functions. The tissue of the tongue does not have the same hard protein covering of the skin. However, the tongue is often exposed to many environmental factors when we >> Read More ...

Burnt Tongue Feeling – Causes and Disease Symptoms

At some point or the other in life, we all tend to eat or drink something that is too hot for our mouth to bear. Even if the temperature is not high enough to cause serious injury, it does cause some degree of irritation that leaves a lingering burnt feeling in the mouth. In these instances we understand that this burnt >> Read More ...

Sore Tongue and Tongue Pain (Glossodynia or Glossalgia)

What is a sore tongue? A sore tongue is a common term to describe discomfort, an ache, burning and/or pain of the tongue. The medical term for a sore tongue or tongue pain is glossodynia or glossalgia. It usually extends to the surrounding structures in the mouth. The tongue is one of the most sensitive parts of the body >> Read More ...