They can look like pimple-type bumps, or they may be white canker sores with a red edge. A fungal infection is the cause of oral thrush, which has white lesions and sores in the mouth lining.While ...

When your tongue is coated with creamy white patches or lesions, this is most likely due to a common fungal infection called oral candidiasis (oral thrush). However, there are other possible ...

In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, different sections of the tongue are associated with different organs. The ...

A MAN says biting down on his tongue while sneezing saved his life – after it led to the discovery that he had cancer. Dan Durant, 26, first noticed an ulcer on the right side of his tongue ...

The Chinese herbalist says: In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) this means you have a cold tongue and you probably lack energy or feel tired. White is the colour of metal element and in TCM ...

A healthy tongue is pink although the shade may vary from person to person, ranging from dark to light pink. A small amount of white coating can be normal. But significant changes or discoloration ...

Dileep Sharma received funding for research from Australian Dental Research Foundation, NSW Dental council, Central Coast Local Health District, International Association for Dental, Oral, and ...

The tongue is like a mood ring. If it's pink, you're in good health. If it's white, you could have dry mouth, infection, or even a fever. A blue tongue could mean you're lacking oxygen or that you ...

I was a princess for Halloween once, and a Nascar driver once. Nine and 10 years-old respectively, I donned my finest ...

Seven weeks later, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen and pelvis, performed after the administration of gadolinium, allowed for further characterization of the lesions. The lesion in ...