A tongue laceration refers to a deep cut or tear in the surface of the tongue. It can occur anywhere on the tongue, including on its underside. A cut tongue can cause significant pain and bleeding.

Charlotte Webster-Salter, 27, said she had recurring tongue ulcers for three years before she got a diagnosis. Doctors told her the ulcers were caused by stress or wisdom teeth growth, but they turned ...

Drinking cold or cool liquids can help with a swollen tongue and uvula. Bleeding after a tonsillectomy can happen and may need emergency care if it's excessive. Call your healthcare provider if you ...

A glossectomy is a type of surgery to remove problems from your tongue. The surgery takes out part or all of your tongue. It often treats tongue cancer, but it can also help with tongue pain, bleeding ...

A person can sometimes require stitches on the tongue for tongue wounds, but they are rarely necessary. However, they can help large or wide wounds heal. To help a wound heal, a healthcare ...

Every time your heart beats, it pumps blood through a complex network of blood vessels. These blood vessels, which control blood flow, include arteries, veins, and capillaries. If any of these blood ...

STAMFORD (AP) -- Authorities say a Connecticut woman repelled a sexual assault by biting nearly an inch off an assailant's tongue. Stamford police said the woman bit the man's tongue Thursday after he ...

A new review warns that tongue piercings can damage teeth, gums, and even pose rare but serious systemic risks, urging patients and clinicians to weigh the dangers carefully. Piercings can trigger ...

Anemia can cause a swollen and painful tongue, also known as glossitis. Anemia tongue can make food taste bland and cause trouble swallowing. Iron deficiency and vitamin B12 deficiency are common ...

Occasional vaginal or anal spotting usually isn’t cause for concern. Penile bleeding, however, usually occurs from an underlying injury or infection. Light bleeding during sexual activity often occurs ...

If you've peered into the mirror recently and have seen a slightly concerning bunch of spots on your tongue, you may have felt a little alarmed. After all, an army of raised, pink bumps doesn't ...