Tongue, Otolaryngology FAQ - Page 21

Tongue issues? Recently, I have been experiencing occasional sharp pain at the tip of my tongue. After looking in the mirror, I noticed that the papillae on the tip of my tongue are particularly red and prominent. What could be the cause of this?

Tongue issues? Hello doctor, I have noticed small red, slightly transparent bumps on my tongue. They don't hurt or itch, and I don't feel any discomfort. What could this symptom be? Is it due to excessive heat in the body?

Numbness of the tongue? Hello doctor, I have been troubled by numbness in my tongue for over six months. I have visited 2 to 3 major hospitals for examinations, but they all indicated that there are no significant symptoms. However, when the numbness occurs, it can be really unbe...

There is a pink growth on the tongue? Hello, Dr. Cheng. I have a small pink lesion on my tongue (about 0.3 to 0.4 cm) that has been present for over six months. I haven't paid much attention to the time because it doesn't hurt and doesn't seem to affect my health. ...

There is an unusual growth on the tongue? Recently, due to work-related reasons, I have had instances of drinking during social events and staying up late. My diet may have also been less healthy, and I have been driving long distances for business trips, relying on chewing gum t...

Tongue protrusion or tongue swelling? There is an unknown red bump located slightly to the right in the middle of my tongue. I first noticed it two years ago; it hasn't grown or caused any pain, but I am a bit concerned. The rest of my tongue has a coating, but that area doe...

There is a spherical lesion with red spots on the underside of the tongue? Hello, doctor. Yesterday I discovered a round mass under my tongue's frenulum. I'm not sure what it's called, and there are red spots on both sides of it. I don't feel any discomfort. R...

Small spots on the inside of the lower lip that are not painful or itchy? I have developed many small, raised spots on the inside of my lower lip. They are not painful or itchy, and I can't really reach them with my tongue. They don't seem to be blisters and won't ...

Painful sensations with a granular feeling on the tip of the tongue? I've been experiencing a dull pain near the tip of my tongue for the past few days. At first, I thought it was caused by accidentally eating something too hot, but after a few days, it hasn't improved....

Unilateral sore throat? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I started experiencing mild nausea after eating, although I have not actually vomited. At that time, I had no discomfort in my throat, gastrointestinal tract, or abdomen, and my appetite was quite good. I have already visi...

The tongue has three white patches, but there is no pain or itching? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about something. Yesterday, I suddenly developed three white spots on the right side of my tongue, about the size of a grain of rice. I couldn't scrape them off with my fin...

There are three white patches on the tongue (not painful or itchy)? Hello, I have three small white patches on the right side of my tongue. They are not very large, do not itch or hurt, but they cannot be easily scraped off, and brushing doesn't help either. I had a similar ...

Pain under the tongue caused by medication? Hello, doctor. I'm not very good at swallowing pills. Yesterday, when I took my medication, I opened the antibiotic capsule and only took the powder. When the powder touched the area under my tongue, I felt a significant stinging s...

There are many raised bumps under the tongue, with some being single and others multiple, growing very close together? Hello doctor, I have many raised bumps under my tongue, some are single and some are multiple. Could you please take a look? Thank you~ http://imgur.com/mnzSP4n

Is it necessary for the raised papillae on the dorsum of the tongue to be symmetrical on both sides to be considered normal? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if the elevated bumps (small granules or nodules) on the dorsum of the tongue must be symmetrical to be considered norma...

Tongue hemangioma Hello, when I was in middle school, I had a benign hemangioma on the front tip of my right tongue, which has since been removed. However, a few years ago, another one appeared on the front tip of my left tongue. It doesn't affect my swallowing or speaking, ...

There are white protrusions on the tongue? Hello. I would like to inquire about a white bump in the center of my tongue. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, but it doesn't go away regardless of brushing or scraping it. Additionally, I sometimes feel like something is stuck...

A sudden growth on the tongue? I just noticed something on my tongue while eating. I recently had a root canal treatment, and I'm not sure if I accidentally bit it during the anesthesia or if it's causing a slight pain when I touch it now.

Tongue issues - There is a small raised area at the back of the tongue? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, while observing my wisdom teeth, I noticed a protruding area on the back of my tongue as shown in the image: http://imgur.com/tywWMN4. When I lightly touch it with a cotton swab,...

Tongue issues: abscess on the right side of the tongue? Dear Dr. Cheng, I noticed that my tongue was painful when I woke up the day before yesterday. Upon looking in the mirror, I found a swollen, red area on the right side of my tongue, slightly towards the back, with white sp...