Aditya Singh Aditya Singh Asked 6 months ago

What causes tongue pain?

I've noticed my tongue has been feeling a bit sore and sometimes there's a burning sensation. It's not constant, but it's annoying. What causes tongue pain?

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Kriti Malhotra Kriti Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Most of the time it is just a pesky mouth ulcer or because we accidentally bit our tongue while eating too fast! Drinking lots of water and applying a little honey helps. Hope it heals very soon for you!

Satish Kamat Satish Kamat Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

At my age, even drinking tea that is slightly too hot leaves my tongue sore for three days. It is usually just minor tissue irritation or acidity. Just avoid spicy pickles for a bit, or you will be suffering even more.

Dilip Wagle Dilip Wagle Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I used to get tongue irritation and dryness quite often due to my high blood pressure medications. I discussed it with my doctor, and we adjusted my lifestyle and water intake which really resolved the issue. Keep an eye on your overall health parameters too.

Kishore Kumar Kishore Kumar Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I had persistent tongue pain which turned out to be a B-complex deficiency. My doctor prescribed a simple multivitamin course for 15 days, and the pain vanished. Get your blood levels checked rather than just guessing.

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Radhika Swamy Radhika Swamy Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have experienced tongue soreness due to nutritional deficiencies, which can sometimes happen with hormonal issues like PCOS. I can't say for sure what is causing yours, but taking a multivitamin after consulting a doctor helped me. Try to avoid harsh toothpastes for now.

Shubha Saxena Shubha Saxena Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I have tried everything from turmeric paste to ghee for tongue pain, and honestly, simple warm salt water rinses work the best to soothe the inflammation. Sometimes it is just a sign of lack of sleep or stomach upset. Be gentle with your food choices for a week.

Phoolwati Devi Phoolwati Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, stomach heat often causes blisters on the tongue, making it hurt. Drink plenty of cool buttermilk and eat simple khichdi for two days. If the pain stays, go to the government clinic and get some medicine.

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Jasmeet Kaur Jasmeet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My son often gets tongue pain from sharp teeth edges scratching his tongue or from accidental bites. We visited our pediatric dentist who filed the sharp tooth slightly, and he got immediate relief. Check if you have any sharp fillings or teeth causing this.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Did you attack a plate of burning hot momos recently? Because that is the number one cause of tongue burns in India! Joking aside, it is usually just a mild burn or ulcer, so give it a couple of days and it should quiet down.

Jaison Joseph Jaison Joseph Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Common causes of tongue pain include vitamin B12 deficiency, burning mouth syndrome, or simple oral thrush. If you see white patches or if the pain lasts more than 10 days, please consult a dentist or physician. Avoid eating very spicy or acidic foods until it resolves.

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