Tongue Pain (Glossalgia): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps:

• General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; further:
  • Inspection (viewing) of skin and mucous membranes (pharynx, palate, base of tongue and tonsil region/pharyngeal tonsils).
• Cancer screening
• ENT medical examination if necessary
• Dental examination, if necessary