Purple or bluish: A purple tongue can indicate poor blood circulation or heart problems. Kidney disease or respiratory issues ...

B vitamins, particularly B12, folate, and B6, are equally important for tongue health. A deficiency in these vitamins can lead to what’s called atrophic glossitis, where the tongue becomes ...

and 'mercurial glossitis' (inflammation of the tongue due to mercury exposure). Usually, the treatment was considered complete when excessive salivation appeared, which could be taken as an ...

There may also be a lot of swelling or pain, which flattens the tongue’s grooves, making it appear smoother than usual. Doctors say all of these symptoms are indicative of glossitis - or tongue ...

Herpetic geometric glossitis is also exclusive to the immunocompromised patient. It is due to chronic herpetic infection of the dorsal tongue and characteristically demonstrates linear and ...

Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) affects an estimated 1.2 billion individuals worldwide, and iron deficiency without anaemia ...

Studies also suggest that tongue inflammation from glossitis and other causes may contribute to the risk of tongue cancer. Home remedies often bring relief to symptoms caused by a sore tongue. You can ...

There may also be a lot of swelling or pain, which flattens the tongue’s grooves, making it appear smoother than usual. Doctors say all of these symptoms are indicative of glossitis - or tongue ...