Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways Canker sores are common and usually go away on their own in one to two ...

If you’re somebody who seems to be extra sensitive to spicy foods or maybe noticed some weird patches on your tongue that come and go over time, you may be one of the many people who experience ...

We all have tastebuds, and some of us even have more textured tongues than others, but you know an out-of-place tongue bump when you see one. It could be swollen, discolored, or even painful. Such ...

That pins-and-needles or numb feeling you sometimes get in your hands or feet can happen in your tongue, too. It can tingle for lots of reasons, such as accidentally biting your tongue or more serious ...

Macroglossia happens when your tongue is enlarged or oversized. It’s also called a “big tongue” or “enlarged tongue.” Since the tongue is part of your digestive system, it’s considered to be a ...

People with scalloped tongue have tongues with indented, rippled, or scalloped edges. Scalloped tongue is sometimes called rippled tongue, crenated tongue, piecrust tongue, or lingua indenta.

You may bite your tongue in your sleep due to underlying causes, such as facial muscle spasms, seizures, and Lyme disease, among others. Treating these can help you stop biting your tongue. You won’t ...

Tingling in the tongue can occur for many reasons, including a canker sore or a burn. Sometimes, it may indicate an underlying condition, such as nerve damage, an allergic reaction, or a stroke. A ...