"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all have tastebuds, and some of us even have more textured tongues than others, but you know an out-of ...

Transient lingual papillitis (TLP) causes painful bumps on your tongue that usually clear up in a few days. Practicing good oral hygiene and avoiding spicy foods may ease discomfort from TLP. Viral ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That dangly thing in the back of your throat (a.k.a. your uvula) is pretty important—it helps you swallow ...

You probably don’t spend much, if any, time looking at your tongue ― but this body part can actually reveal a lot about your health. Take its shape, for example. A scalloped tongue is when, as the ...

MRS is a rare disorder that causes recurrent facial and mouth swelling, facial paralysis, and problems with your tongue. Treatment with corticosteroids and occasionally surgery may be helpful.

What Is Transient Lingual Papillitis? Transient lingual papillitis (TLP) is a minor health condition that causes small, painful bumps on your tongue that are red, white, or yellow. Also called lie ...

Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome (MRS) is a rare neurological condition with three characteristic features. These include recurring facial paralysis, facial swelling, and furrows in the tongue. MRS can ...