{"id":236276,"date":"2022-09-16T10:14:07","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T10:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=236276"},"modified":"2024-11-30T07:50:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T07:50:34","slug":"sore-or-white-tongue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/sore-or-white-tongue\/","title":{"rendered":"Sore or White Tongue | Overview Causes | Optimists Healthcare India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;83.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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The coating may cover the whole tongue or occur in patches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A sore or white tongue is not severe and is often effortlessly treated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sore or white tongue causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Biting the tongue or burning it with a hot drink or food cause hurt and swelling. The white language should only last a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>A white language can signify an underlying health condition, such as,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Lichen planes- lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth and tongue. It involves the lips, the inside of the cheeks, and the gums. Researchers are uncertain what causes it, but it might be due to an immune response or hereditary factors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Leukoplakia- Tobacco and liquor lead to leukoplakia. It results from inflammatory diseases and irritation from dentures. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Syphilis- Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Mouth ulcers or oral thrush<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">It is often better to see a doctor, Do not self-diagnose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">self-care for white tongue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">White tongue is not always possible to avoid. <strong>Essential oral hygiene can help prevent many cases;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Brush and regularly maintain your tongue <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Utilize a straw while drinking <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Take pain relief medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/sore-or-white-tongue.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;self-care for white tongue&#8221; title_text=&#8221;sore-or-white-tongue&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\">When to seek a doctor?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Tongue discomfort or itchiness that gets worse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">You found white patches on your tongue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For personalized advice and support tailored to your health needs, consider our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\">free doctor consultation<\/a><\/span> service, where you can connect with experienced professionals ready to assist you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sore or white tongue is a term used to define any area of the tongue that has a grayish-white layer on it. 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