A sore tongue with bumps can be caused by biting, burning, or rubbing the tongue, but it can also be a symptom of medical conditions such as leukoplakia, candidiasis, and oral lichen planus. Proper oral hygiene and replenishing “good bacteria” can help prevent these conditions.
Although the tongue heals faster than other parts of the body, a sore tongue with bumps can cause irritation. It can occur simply by biting your tongue while talking or eating too quickly, or by burning it with a hot liquid or food. The sufferer can also make the situation worse by constantly rubbing the affected part of the tongue on the teeth or against the inside of the mouth. Some ailments are more serious in nature and will need to be treated by a doctor. Leukoplakia, yeast overgrowth, and oral lichen planus are some medical reasons for a sore tongue with bumps.
Leukoplakia is commonly linked to a sore tongue with bumps. This medical condition is known to cause excessive growth of cells in and around the tongue, forming pale, bumpy patches on the surface of the tongue. These bumps can be painful when disturbed and especially intrusive while eating. A mere annoyance, most cases of leukoplakia can be helped with medications prescribed by a doctor. If the bumps on the tongue are persistent, then it can potentially be a precursor to cancerous growths.
Candidiasis is a yeast infection that has taken refuge in the mouth. Normally dubbed oral thrush, the condition manifests itself as white patches that appear to grow on the tongue, usually with a gel-like consistency. Most people with this disorder have a sore tongue with bumps. Infants and the elderly are groups of people who are susceptible to yeast growth in their mouths. Individuals who suffer from diabetes, AIDS, asthma, or have an otherwise compromised immune system are at risk of developing oral thrush as well.
While not usually as dangerous as leukoplaka, oral thrush tends to be linked to people who undergo full antibiotic treatments. Many antibiotics, while generally good for the body’s immune system, tend to directly or indirectly destroy the “good bacteria” in the oral cavity that can inhibit yeast overgrowth. Depleted levels of these “good bacteria” create the essential environment for yeast to grow and take control, increasing the chance of oral thrush taking hold.
A sore tongue with bumps can sometimes have rather mysterious origins. Oral lichen planus manifests itself as slightly raised, fibrous, white lumps on the tongue. The condition has been noted to result from the immune system mistaking the membranes of the mouth as a foreign contaminant, manifesting as inflammation, bumps and pain. What causes the immune system to attack the oral membranes is unknown.
Practicing proper oral hygiene can help prevent oral lichen planus from forming. Individuals who smoke regularly are also at risk for oral lichen planus. Most oral disorders can be easily prevented with regular toothbrushing, toothpaste and flossing. Additionally, replenishing the body with “good bacteria” such as acidophilus can be achieved by eating yogurt or taking oral supplements.
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