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- Glossitis is a problem in which the tongue is swollen and inflamed. This often makes the surface of the tongue appear smooth. Geographic tongue is a type of glossitis.
- Geographic tongue is characterized by irregular patches on the surface of the tongue. This gives it a map-like appearance. ... The exact cause of geographic tongue is unknown. It may be due to ... or spicy foods, or alcohol. The condition appears to be less ...
- Tongue problems include pain, swelling, or a change in how the tongue looks or functions. ... The tongue is mainly made up of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane . Small bumps (papillae) cover ...
- A tongue biopsy is a minor surgery that is done to remove a small piece of the tongue. The tissue is then examined under a microscope.
- Tongue tie is when the bottom of the tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth. ... make it hard for the tip of the tongue to move freely.
- The tongue is mainly composed of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane. Small nodules of tissue, called papillae, cover the upper surface of the tongue. Between the papillae are the taste buds, which ...
- Black hairy tongue is produced when the papilla (finger-like projections from the surface of the tongue) fail to fall off as they normally do. ...
- A black hairy tongue is produced when the papilla (finger-like projections from the surface of the tongue) fail to fall off, as they normally do. ...
- ... of the unusual area of skin on the tongue to analyze.
- Throat cancer is cancer of the vocal cords, larynx (voice box), pharynx, or other areas of the throat. ... People who smoke or use tobacco ...