Glossitis
Current as of: October 3, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP – Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
Glossitis is redness and swelling (inflammation) of the tongue. Possible causes of glossitis include an allergy or infection, an injury to the tongue, and nutritional deficiencies. Although most cases of glossitis are minor and can be treated at home, symptoms can cause problems with chewing, swallowing, or speaking…