Tongue Problem Articles - Page 6 of 7 - Geographic Tongue

What is Fissured Tongue?

Fissured tongue is characterized by cracks or “fissures”. It can also be called “Plicated” or “Scrotal Tongue” and many doctors will tell you that it is “normal”, “benign”, “harmless” and are much like wrinkles and therefore nothing to be worried about.But as you’ll see in a moment… that may not be entirely true… your doctor […]

What is Black Hairy Tongue?

Black Hairy Tongue
/ By Tim McMahon

By Tim McMahon Black Hairy Tongue is a tongue problem characterized by a blackish or brownish discoloration or staining of the taste buds (filiform papillae) on the surface of the tongue and what makes it “hairy” is the elongation of the papillae. Such changes often begin at the dorsal posterior (top back) of the tongue […]

What is Burning Tongue (or Mouth) Syndrome

Burning Tongue
/ By Tim McMahon

For such a small part of our body it is amazing how many things can go wrong with our tongues. Many of these problems can be related to (or the cause of) a “Sore Tongue” or tongue or mouth pain. A sore tongue is generally called “Burning Tongue Syndrome” or “Burning Mouth Syndrome” (BMS) depending on […]

Black or Brown Tongue

Black Tongue
/ By Tim McMahon

According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. Black Tongue is also known as Black Hairy Tongue or in “doctorese” “lingua nigra”. It is characterized by a blackish or brownish discoloration or staining of the filiform papillae and may include an elongation of the papillae. Such changes often begin at the back (posterior) of […]

Thrush Tongue

Thrush
/ By Tim McMahon

By Tim McMahon Thrush is a condition of the tongue that is quite common in babies but often affects adults as well. Thrush is simply an overgrowth of “Candida Albicans” which looks like white fur. Candida is a strain of yeast that thrives in dark moist places, especially in warm human bodies, although it can […]

College Student Eliminates Geographic Tongue in 1 Month Naturally

How Jon Eliminated His Tongue Problem Jon’s problem… Jon’s geographic tongue problem began many years ago when he was only about 7 or 8. By the time, he got to college he had already suffered through many years of embarrassment, pain and uncertainty… and he was tired of it. This is Jon before he got rid […]

Geographic Tongue: What is it?

Geographic Tongue
/ By Tim McMahon

Geographic tongue has many stages, the first stage is a fairly mild form of geographic tongue where there is only a slight loss of “taste buds” along the edges (actually Papillae). As you can see from the first photo (if you look closely) there is only a slight smooth patch along the front edge of this […]

Pigmented Tongue

Pigmented Tongue
/ By Tim McMahon

Pigmented tongue is primarily due to adrenal failure and a disease called Addison’s disease that results in the edges of the tongue getting black spots. This is an extremely serious disease that can result in death if not closely monitored. A proper diagnosis of this problem is essential. Adrenal function can be tested, but before […]