The most frequently encountered tongue problems are geographic tongue; fissured tongue; and hairy tongue, which is caused by hypertrophy of the filiform papillae resulting in white, tan, or black ...

Doctors say a normal, healthy tongue should be pink, and if it’s not, it could be a deeper health problem. If your tongue is red, it might mean you’re deficient in folic acid or vitamin b-12.

Medically reviewed by Steffini Stalos, DO There are many reasons you can develop bumps on your tongue. Often, these growths are common, not serious, and tend to resolve without intervention ...

The tongue’s unique anatomy makes it particularly susceptible to noticeable swelling. This muscular organ contains numerous blood vessels and lymphatic channels that can rapidly fill with fluid ...

A glossectomy is a type of surgery to remove problems from your tongue. The surgery takes out part or all of your tongue. It often treats tongue cancer, but it can also help with tongue pain ...