Tongue lumps: Causes of lumps on the tongue
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There are taste buds on the tongue that people can taste. In a number of circumstances people have to deal with bumps on the tongue. In most cases, the tongue bumps are the result of simple causes such as smoking, ill-fitting dentures and an allergy. In some circumstances, however, tongue bumps are the sign of a condition, such as an infection or very rarely even cancer. Tongue bumps are often accompanied by pain. Sometimes they also lead to problems with eating, talking, swallowing and tasting. In the vast majority of cases, temporary tongue bumps are present, but sometimes the bumps do not disappear or additional symptoms are present requiring medical treatment.
Canker sores
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The exact cause of canker sores (aphthous mouth ulcers) is unknown in October 2020. Risk factors are known such as ferriprieve anemia (iron deficiency in the blood), inflammatory bowel diseases (inflammatory conditions of the intestine) (such as the Crohn's disease), Behçet's disease, stress, smoking, hereditary factors and damage to the oral mucosa (for example due to poorly fitting dentures)
Allergy
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Contact with an allergen (triggering substance) may cause an allergic reaction
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30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Anemia (anemia)
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Anemia
Burning tongue syndrome
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This syndrome occurs during menopause and is characterized by a burning sensation
Fibromo
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A fibroma is the most common type of bump on the tongue. A fibroma is formed from connective tissue and is usually caused by mild trauma to the tongue (for example accidentally biting the tongue). The benign bump sometimes remains on the tongue for years and hardly changes shape. The doctor often opts to have the bump removed to prevent cancer
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15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Infections
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Herpes Herpes is responsible for painful
Kawasaki syndrome
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The Kawasaki syndrome
Leukoplakia
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Cells in the mouth begin to grow excessively, causing thickened white patches along the mouth and tongue. Leukoplakia
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95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
Oral cancer
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If a tongue bump is still present after two or three weeks, it may be an early sign of oral cancer
Oral lichen planus
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The inflammatory condition (inflammatory condition) lichen planus
Smoking
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Excessive smoking
Stomatitis
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Stomatitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in and around the oral cavity) is the result of poor oral hygiene
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20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
Trauma / Injury
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Tongue biting, tongue burning (for example, from eating something straight from the oven), or other traumatic injuries to the tongue may cause temporary bumps on the tongue. Tongue pain
Nutritional deficiencies
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Deficiency of certain vitamins (vitamin deficiencies
Alarm signs
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If the bumps on the tongue continue to enlarge and discolor, it is wise to consult a doctor immediately. If the tongue bumps have been present for several weeks, a doctor's visit is also necessary. If the bumps are on only one side of the tongue and the patient has no explanation for this, this is also a sign with which the patient should see a doctor.