Tongue Ulcer Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Stomatitis

Signs and symptoms may include: Ulcers in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue Ulcers that are covered with a yellow layer and have a red base [chop.edu]

Aphthous ulcers are also known as "canker sores." What causes aphthous stomatitis? The exact cause of this disease is not known. [stanfordchildrens.org]

Aphthous stomatitis is an illness that causes small ulcers to appear in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue. [chop.edu]

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Aphthous Stomatitis

Signs and symptoms may include: Ulcers in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue Ulcers that are covered with a yellow layer and have a red base [chop.edu]

Symptoms may include: Ulcers in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue Ulcers that are covered with a yellow layer and have a red base No fever [nyhq.org]

Aphthous stomatitis is an illness that causes small ulcers to appear in the mouth, usually inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue. [chop.edu]

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Syphilis

A 2-year-old infant boy presented with a large ulcerative lesion on his tongue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Figure 3. 4- to 6-mm red ulcerations (arrows) on the tongue caused by oral secondary syphilis. [aafp.org]

Enlarge Print Figure 3. 4- to 6-mm red ulcerations (arrows) on the tongue caused by oral secondary syphilis. [aafp.org]

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Recurrent Oral Ulceration

Figure 1 Large ulcer on dorsum of tongue Case 2 A 64-year-old Caucasian male referred for an urgent appointment with regard to a suspicious oral ulcer. [nature.com]

The ulcers are painful, particularly if the tongue is involved and may make speaking and eating difficult. [dentalhealth.ie]

Herpetiform ulcers, which are multiple pinpoint ulcers that heal within a month. These are most commonly on the tongue. [dermnetnz.org]

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Glossitis

ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative 707.9 tongue (traumatic) 529.0 [icd9data.com]

coalesced yellow papules resembling candidiasis; an isolated tongue ulceration that appears to be due to trauma; and an exophytic, dark red, superficially ulcerated nodule [nejm.org]

inflammatory (with exudation) tongue 529.0 Papillitis 377.31 tongue 529.0 Riga's disease (cachectic aphthae) 529.0 Riga-Fede disease (cachectic aphthae) 529.0 Ulcer, ulcerated [icd9data.com]

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Primary Syphilis

Lips and tongue ulcers are the most frequently reported lesions and tonsillar ulcers are much more rare. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Moth-eaten Alopecia in secondary syphilis. ( 30807867 ) 2019 2 Annular secondary syphilis. ( 30616335 ) Ramoni S...Cusini M 2019 3 Rounded atrophic areas on the dorsum of the tongue [malacards.org]

Secondary Syphilis—Oral Lesions This patient with secondary syphilis had multiple shallow ulcerations on the tongue (black arrows). [std.uw.edu]

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Tongue Ulcer

[…] of tongue ulcers. [symptoma.com]

Tongue Ulcer problem is referred to as Aphthous Ulcer in medical terms. Stress is considered to be an important cause of Tongue Ulcers. [speedyremedies.com]

What Causes Tongue Ulcers? In the mouth, the most painful and worst place to have a canker sore is on the tongue. [buzzle.com]

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Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity

Diagnosis: Traumatic ulcer The right lateral tongue of this patient demonstrated the presence of an indurated, painless ulcer of unknown duration. [oralcancerfoundation.org]

ulcer. [emedicinehealth.com]

The exam may show: A sore on the lip, tongue, or other area of the mouth An ulcer or bleeding Tests used to confirm oral cancer include: Gum biopsy Tongue biopsy X-rays and [ufhealth.org]

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Secondary Syphilis

RESULTS: Lesions presented as multiple plaques and ulcers mostly located on the tongue, lips, and palate. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sometimes, these lesions can appear as leukokeratosis and involve the tongue, the mucosal lip, or the palate. [dx.doi.org]

Gummas, nodules, and diffuse inflammation, with ulcers covered by a gray slough may appear in the tonsils, pharynx and tongue. [clinicaladvisor.com]

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Xerostomia

[…] increased need to drink water, especially at night inflammation of the tongue, tongue ulcers lipstick sticking to teeth more frequent gum disease more tooth decay and plaque [medicalnewstoday.com]

[…] corners of the mouth may split or become sore dryness in the mouth dysgeusia, or taste disorders fungal infections in the mouth, such as thrush glossodynia, or a painful tongue [medicalnewstoday.com]

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Benign Migratory Glossitis

Aphthous mouth ulcers Aphthous mouth ulcers are painful round or oval sores that can occur anywhere in the mouth and are common on the underside of the tongue. [beaconmedicalgroup.nhs.uk]

The condition usually discovered on routine clinical examination, appearing as an asymptomatic, ulcer-like region on the dorsum of the tongue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Code Applicable To Abscess of tongue Ulceration (traumatic) of tongue Type 1 Excludes atrophic glossitis ( K14.4 ) areata exfoliativa K14.1 benign migratory K14.1 Lingua [icd10data.com]

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Tongue Disease

 Purplish or magenta tongue  Beefy enlaged tongue  Scarlet red tongue  Burning sore tongue  Ulcer on tongue 34. [slideshare.net]

(lvii) oral thrush & malignant ulcerative stomatitis: they are ulcers located on the furface of the mouth & the tongue (lxxvi) & he mentioned that it could be due to indigestion [ishim.net]

Reports of deer exhibiting lethargy, blue tongues and ulcers and lesions on the tongue and palate have been filed in portions of Oklahoma. [oklahomafarmreport.com]

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Pellagra

Ulceration (traumatic) of tongue Type 1 Excludes atrophic glossitis ( K14.4 ) pellagrous E52 Niacin E52 (amide) Nicotinic acid deficiency E52 Pellagra E52 (alcoholic) (with [icd10data.com]

flat papillae on tongue and gastrointestinal (GI) ulcers with endoscopy. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Glossitis (chronic superficial) (gangrenous) (Moeller's) K14.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K14.0 Glossitis 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Abscess of tongue [icd10data.com]

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Noma

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

[…] mouth ulcers muscle weakness disturbed vision psychological problems, which may include depression and confusion problems with memory, understanding and judgement Some of [nhs.uk]

(glossitis) mouth ulcers pins and needles (paraesthesia) changes in the way that you walk and move around disturbed vision irritability depression changes in the way you [nhs.uk]

[…] have anaemia caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency, you may have other symptoms in addition to those listed above, such as: a pale yellow tinge to your skin a sore and red tongue [nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk]

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Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Confluent lesions can give rise to large areas of ulceration. [microbiologybook.org]

Aphthous stomatitis begins with ulcers of various sizes, usually from several mm to 1 cm or more in diameter. [microbiologybook.org]

Lesions typically occur on keratinized or attached oral mucosal surfaces such as the lips, the gingiva, the lateral surfaces of the tongue, or the palate. [microbiologybook.org]

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Iron Deficiency

Mouth ulcers Uncontrolled movement of legs (during sleep) Hair loss Symptoms of the conditions (associated with bleeding) that cause iron deficiency anemia include: Dark, [medlineplus.gov]

cracks or ulcers at the corners of the mouth, or a craving to eat unusual non-food substances such as ice or dirt (also known as ‘pica’). [labtestsonline.org.au]

[…] color to the whites of the eye Desire to eat ice or other non-food things ( pica ) Feeling lightheaded when you stand up Pale skin color Shortness of breath Sore or inflamed tongue [medlineplus.gov]

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Anemia

Mouth ulcers Abnormal or increased menstrual bleeding in females Loss of sexual desire in men The provider will perform a physical examination, and may find: A heart murmur [medlineplus.gov]

Mouth ulcers Abnormal or increased menstrual bleeding in females Loss of sexual desire in men Exams and Tests The provider will perform a physical examination, and may find [ufhealth.org]

[…] eat ice or other non-food things ( pica syndrome) Lightheadedness when you stand up Pale skin color Shortness of breath with mild activity or even at rest Sore or inflamed tongue [medlineplus.gov]

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Gingivitis

Additionally, the lips are reddened and cracked, the mouth feels scalded, the tongue is smooth and bright red, and the tongue and mucosa may have ulcerations. [merckmanuals.com]

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Oral Candidiasis

NEC K14.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K14.0 Glossitis 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code Applicable To Abscess of tongue Ulceration (traumatic) of tongue Type 1 Excludes [icd10data.com]

Shimahara, Chronic tongue ulceration resolved by sulpiride: a report of two cases, Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 34, 5, (e40), (2009). [doi.org]

[…] tongue B37.0 Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) B99.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code B99.9 Unspecified infectious disease 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code tongue [icd10data.com]

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Hypersensitivity

[…] and cheeks; and/or ulcers and blisters. [maaom.memberclicks.net]

There is occasional formation of blisters and ulcers. Affected individuals may complain of a burning sensation and mouth sensitivity to cold, hot, and spicy foods. [maaom.memberclicks.net]

Hypersensitivity reactions in and around the mouth may produce a wide range of clinical appearances including redness or whiteness of the mucosa; swelling of the lips, tongue [maaom.memberclicks.net]

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Exostosis

However, when removable prosthetics must sit either adjacent to or over these areas, pressure, food abrasion, ulceration, or limited tongue space can occur. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Ovarian Cyst

The oral mucosa showed erythema and ulcer over the tongue. He also had hyperhydrosis of palms and soles. Systemic examination revealed no abnormality. [ijpd.in]

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Sexually Transmitted Disease

"Some people get an ulcer on their lips or tongue. [dw.com]

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Tonsillitis

Small ulcers appear on the tonsils. Often the glands of the neck swell. [herballegacy.com]

Kloss describes the symptoms as follows: chilly feeling, fever, throat swollen, practically closed with soft palate hanging at the tongue. [herballegacy.com]

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Urinary Stress Incontinence

(जीभ) Tonsillitis (टॉन्सिल्लितिस) Tuberculosis (तपेदिक) Tumours & Growths (ट्यूमर - सभी प्रकार) Typhoid (टाईफाईड) Ulcer (all types) - अल्सर (सभी प्रकार) Urticaria (पित्ती [agrawalreiki.blogspot.com]

विचार व्यवस्था) Throat & Tonsils (गले एवं टांसिल) Thyroid (थाइरोइड) Ticks & Fleas (for animals) - टिक्स और फ्लीस (जानवरों के लिए) Tinnitus (कान गूंजना) Tolerance (सहनशक्ति) Tongue [agrawalreiki.blogspot.com]

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Tongue Carcinoma

Our examination found an ulcer 15 x 20 mm in size on the left edge of the tongue, with peripheral indurations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Another advanced tongue tumor, underneath the tongue. This is a very early stage cancer. You might think it looks like a tongue ulcer - and it does! [dental-health-advice.com]

Ulcer of the Tongue (8) Glossitis Mediana Rhombica (3) Leucoplakia Praecancerosa (12) Papillomatosis Mucosae Carcinoides (1) Tertiary Lues (3) Tuberculosis Miliaris Ulcerosa [dermis.net]

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Atrophic Glossitis

ulcerating, ulceration, ulcerative 707.9 tongue (traumatic) 529.0 [icd9data.com]

As a result, ulcer-like lesions on the dorsal and lateral tongue appear, and the term "smooth" or "bald" tongue is used to describe the smooth and glossy red-to-pink mucosa [symptoma.com]

Severe deficits of vitamin C, as in scurvy, cause tongue ulcers. [livestrong.com]

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Gingivostomatitis

Presentation is usually with an acute gingivostomatitis characterised by: pain on eating and drinking high fever may be bleeding from gums extensive ulceration of the tongue [gpnotebook.co.uk]

[…] or mouth Ulcers in the mouth Pain in tongue or mouth Swelling of the lips Dysphagia or having difficulty in swallowing episodes Neck’s glands is swollen Soreness of the person [ehealthwall.com]

[…] mucosa widespread inflammation in the marginal and attached gingiva, and small clusters of vesicles throughout the mouth. vesicles often coalescence and burst, forming large ulcers [gpnotebook.co.uk]

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Periodontitis

Read more » Canker Sores (Aphthous Stomatitis Or Recurrent Mouth Ulcers) This disease causes painful, round ulcers to develop on the linings of the cheeks and lips, the tongue [colgateprofessional.com]

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