glossitis
Swollen tongue condition
Glossitis is inflammation of the tongue, causing it to swell, change color, and develop a smooth appearance as the small bumps (papillae) disappear.
It can result from infections, allergic reactions, nutritional deficiencies, or irritants.
The condition may make eating and speaking uncomfortable: The doctor diagnosed glossitis and recommended B12 supplements.
Small tissue protrusions
- lingualOf the tongue
- dorsumAnatomical upper surface
- taste budsFlavor-detecting tongue cells
- mucosaMoist organ lining
frenulum · oral cavity · saliva · mastication · deglutition · gustation · sublingual
Tender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- burningCombustion in progress
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
pain · difficulty swallowing · color change · sensitivity · discomfort · irritation · rawness · dysphagia
Cutaneous vascular flushing
- edemaPathological tissue puffiness
- hyperemiaLocalized blood excess
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
stomatitis · granulomatous · autoimmune · infectious · allergic · vitamin deficiencies · B12 deficiency · iron deficiency
Insufficient intake of nutrients
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- irritantsThings causing vexation
spicy foods · alcohol · tobacco · dry mouth · dehydration · dentures · burns · chemical exposure
Medications targeting mycotic infections
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- vitamin supplementsConcentrated nutrient pills
- iron supplementsMineral pills for deficiency
B12 injections · hydration · biopsy · blood tests · diagnosis · referral · ENT
papillae
Small tissue protrusions
- lingualOf the tongue
- dorsumAnatomical upper surface
- taste budsFlavor-detecting tongue cells
mucosa · frenulum · oral cavity · saliva · mastication · deglutition · gustation · sublingual
soreness
Tender, painful sensation
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- burningCombustion in progress
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
redness · pain · difficulty swallowing · color change · sensitivity · discomfort · irritation · rawness · dysphagia · halitosis
erythema
Cutaneous vascular flushing
ulceration · stomatitis · granulomatous · autoimmune · infectious · allergic · vitamin deficiencies · B12 deficiency · iron deficiency · anemia
nutritional deficiency
Insufficient intake of nutrients
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
irritants · spicy foods · alcohol · tobacco · dry mouth · dehydration · dentures · burns · chemical exposure · medications
antifungals
Medications targeting mycotic infections
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- corticosteroidsInflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- vitamin supplementsConcentrated nutrient pills
iron supplements · B12 injections · hydration · biopsy · blood tests · diagnosis · referral · ENT
glossitispharyngitis
Inflamed upper airway lining
laryngitis · stomatitis · tonsillitis · esophagitis · gingivitis