Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue that is often the symptom of another issue. Acute glossitis has a sudden onset, usually stemming from an allergic reaction. Chronic glossitis, on the other hand, is recurring and generally signals an underlying health issue. Allergic reactions or irritation from food or medication, low iron levels, mouth trauma, dental appliances like braces or dentures, dry mouth, and certain diseases are all potential causes of different types of glossitis.
There are many reasons people may experience pain on the underside of the tongue Most of them are not serious and will go away within a few days or, at most, a few weeks. Tongue pain, however, can be the sign of a serious underlying medical issue. Reach out to us today to find out what may be causing pain on the underside of your tongue! Sponsored by a grant from the. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 53, Americans develop oral cancer every year and just over 10, people die of the disease annually.
If oral cancer is detected in its earliest stage the survival rate is much greater. The most common type of cancer that develops in the mouth is called squamous cell carcinoma SCC. The photos below give you an idea of what tongue cancers can look like, but remember that they might appear differently from this.
Contact your GP or dentist if you notice anything abnormal. Smoking tobacco cigarettes, cigars and pipes and drinking a lot of alcohol are the main risk factors for cancers of the head and neck in the western world.
The HPV virus transmitted through sexual contact is another risk factor. Having a risk factors means that your risk is increased. But it does not mean that you will definitely develop cancer.
The stage of your cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. It helps your doctor decide what treatment you need. Doctors use different staging systems. The staging system they use for you depends on where your cancer starts:.
Tongue cancer that starts in the front two thirds of your tongue oral tongue is staged as a mouth cancer. Tongue cancer that starts in the back third of your tongue base of your tongue is staged as oropharyngeal cancer. Scarlet fever — an infection that causes the tongue to have a strawberry-like red and bumpy appearance.
Kawasaki disease — a condition that can also cause the tongue to have a strawberry-like appearance. It is seen in children under the age of 5 and is accompanied by a high fever. Much like hair, the papillae on your tongue grow throughout your lifetime.
In some people, they become excessively long, which makes them more likely to harbor bacteria. He says people with diabetes, taking antibiotics or receiving chemotherapy may also develop a black hairy tongue. Canker sores — mouth ulcers. Allan says everyone should check their tongue on a daily basis when they brush their teeth and tongue.
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