Symptoms

The symptoms can either appear only for a short period of time or can extend over a longer period of time. As soon as the day draws nearer to evening, the pain usually increases. Women more often suffer from a problem with the tongue.

Research has shown that such complaints are particularly common during the menopause. However, it has not yet been fully understood why this is the case. It may be related to the oestrogen level.

Not all symptoms occur together, but mostly individual symptoms that are characteristic of a certain disease. The tongue may burn, be swollen and/or inflamed, and may also have blisters or pimples. Some of the accompanying symptoms are discussed and explained below.

In most cases, the symptoms that occur usually disappear again after a few days. If this is not the case, this indicates a more serious illness that should be examined by a doctor.

Burning of the tongue is most noticeable at the tip and sides of the tongue, which does not have to show any optical changes.However, burning can also occur in other areas of the mouth, such as the palate or the lips.
The pain itself can be very tormenting and rather dull. Accompanying symptoms, in addition to burning, are not uncommon. The mouth can be dry and the perception of tastes can also be impaired.

In addition there is usually a kind of furry feeling and unpleasant bad breath. In addition, the salivation may be increased.
Sensitivity to cold or hot spitting is increased
Swallowing and speaking causes problems.
White deposits are usually lost through daily mouth cleaning. However, if they persist, a coating in the rear third indicates problems with the intestine, in the middle rather an inflammation of the mucous membrane and in the front third a possible inflammation of the stomach mucous membrane.
Strippable coatings indicate a fungal disease, usually with Candida albicans.
If the tongue is swollen, a thyroid problem and associated hormonal imbalances may be a possible option.
If the veins on the underside of the tongue are particularly visible and may have sack-like dilations, this may indicate a problem with the heart. The heart may no longer be pumping strongly enough so that the blood in the veins becomes congested.
Side effects of medication can be noticeable by a blackish or brownish discoloration of the papillae.