It is not a health condition on its own but a symptom of several diseases, including bacterial and viral infections, Kawasaki disease, and ...

An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health include soreness and enlarged and swollen papillae, or the small bumps on your tongue. Tongue changes are sometimes ...

You can notice signs of HIV on the tongue during the early and late stages of the infection with the virus. An acute HIV ...

Motor neuron disease (Lou Gehrig’s disease) can cause impaired control of tongue movement, affecting speech and swallowing. The veins below the tongue could become enlarged and prominent, giving the ...

More information: Mengyao Duan et al, Feasibility of tongue image detection for coronary artery disease: based on deep learning, Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2024 ...

Addison’s disease, which involves insufficient adrenal gland function, commonly causes increased pigmentation throughout the body, including the mouth and tongue.

The term 'oral health' refers to the health of the mouth, teeth, gums, and other related structures, and it is closely linked ...

From diabetes to autoimmune conditions, oral symptoms often appear before other health problems-your dentist may be the first ...

Tongue warts are caused by oral HPV, a subtype of human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common STI, according to the CDC . The virus is spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex, as well as via ...

More than 21,000 children across Thailand have been affected by a hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) outbreak due to the rainy season.

Pop star Meghan Trainor revealed she recently sought medical help over pain due to a mysterious condition called burning ...