It can leave a red, sore area like a scratch, but is normally harmless. The experts said it is good practice to look at young tongue in the mirror and notice the colours, textures, bumps and coating.

Call or message your GP if you spot these symptoms." In the photo attached to the post, the symptoms listed are a bumpy rash, fever, sore throat, 'strawberry tongue' and swollen tonsils.

DermNet / CC BY-NC-ND 16. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma in your mouth starts as flat, thin cells that line your mouth and throat. Early signs of this type of oral cancer appear as a ...

A doctor has explained what the white coating on your tongue is - and why having too much of it is a problem. Having a small amount is perfectly normal. As Dr Eric Berg explains, a yeast named candida ...

Too much of it can lead to creamy white patches or spots, usually on the tongue or inner cheeks. Sometimes oral thrush may spread to the roof of the mouth, gums or tonsils, or the back of your throat.

Other causes of a white tongue can include anaemia, scarlet fever, lichen planus, leukoplakia, geographic tongue, or mouth ulcers. Thrush is uncommon in healthy older children, teenagers and adults.

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Once you’ve identified that your sore throat is likely allergy-related, the next step is managing the discomfort. For many people, over-the-counter medications offer effective relief.

No wonder it gets sore so often. Why Your Throat Gets Sore YOUR THROAT IS coated with a layer of mucus, explains Douglas J. Van Daele, M.D., at the University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine.

A sore tongue as a side effect of cancer treatment may appear 1 to 2 weeks after treatment starts and may persist until it ends. People can seek medical advice to ease painful symptoms.