A sore or white tongue is not usually serious and is often easily treated. use a soft toothbrush to brush your teeth brush your tongue or use a scraper to help improve a white tongue use a straw to drink cool drinks take paracetamol or ibuprofen Don’t
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Common causes of a sore or white tongueBiting or burning your tongue with hot food or drink can cause pain and swelling. This should only last a few days. A white tongue can be a sign of a health condition, such as lichen planus, leukoplakia, geographic tongue, mouth ulcers or oral thrush. But do not self-diagnose. See a GP if you're worried. Lichen planus Read about lichen planus. LeukoplakiaRead about leukoplakia. Geographic tongueFind out more about geographic tongue on the Oral Health Foundation website Mouth ulcerRead about mouth ulcers. Oral thrushRead about oral thrush. Page last reviewed: 02 June 2020 What helps a sore tongue and throat?Sore tongue home remedies. Maintaining good oral hygiene. Keeping the mouth clean could help heal a sore tongue. ... . Sucking on ice. ... . Rinsing the mouth with saltwater. ... . Rinsing the mouth with cool chamomile tea. ... . Using sage as a herbal remedy. ... . Applying honey to the sore.. Being mindful of foods and drinks. ... . Avoiding smoking.. What is your tongue hurting a symptom of?A common cause of tongue pain or discomfort is glossitis, a condition characterized by swollen tongue and color changes. Bacterial, yeast, and viral infections can cause glossitis. Other causes include a variety of irritants and exposure to very hot foods or drinks, spicy foods, tobacco, and alcohol.
Is sore throat and tongue a symptom of Covid?Yes, one of the possible symptoms of COVID-19 is a sore throat. Other common symptoms include fever, dry cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache and sudden loss of taste or smell.
Should I be worried if my tongue hurts?Call your doctor or dentist if you notice any changes in your tongue that concern you. These changes may include anything from a change in color, lumps, and sores to pain that continues for two weeks or longer.
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What does it mean when your tongue and throat hurts
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