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What looks like COVID tongue could easily be a symptom of a different viral or bacterial infection. Even when the bumps and swelling are clearly connected to COVID, there are many possible reasons. COVID tongue might be caused by:

As leukoplakia is a descriptive term rather than a microscopic tissue diagnosis; a biopsy is mandatory to establish the diagnosis. The tissue diagnosis may range from benign (eg hyperkeratosis) to pre-malignant (dysplasia) to malignant (SCC). A recent systematic review showed that there was a malignant transformation rate of 0.13–34% reported for oral leukoplakic lesions across 24studies. 18 Itistherefore imperative that any leukoplakic lesion is referred for assessment and biopsy. Oral dysplasia is a histopathological diagnosis rather than a clinical descriptive term. The histopathological discovery of dysplasia is the best tool available to the treating clinician for risk stratification of the development of oral SCC, and it may guide treatment options towards excision over watchful monitoring. Any lesions with biopsy-proven dysplasia should be referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon or oral medicine specialist for appropriate management, which may vary depending on the patient, lesion extent and risk factors. The red lesion: Erythroplakia Usually not, but it’s possible. A mouth ulcer that doesn’t go away could be a sign of oral cancer. In most cases of mouth cancer, mouth ulcers appear on or under the tongue.Once these tests have been completed it should be possible to tell what stage and grade your cancer is: Figure 13. Erosive oral lichen planus presenting as a large ulceration on the right lateral tongue. Ulceration is often persistent and must be differentiated from an oral malignancy. A white or grayish patch inside your mouth or on your lips is called leukoplakia. The patches may be rough and hard and difficult to scrape off. Cold sores are usually contagious for up to 15 days. When all symptoms have subsided — including blistering and scabbing — you are no longer considered contagious. Are mouth sores viral or bacterial? Canker sores are also called aphthous stomatitis or aphthous ulcers. According to 2021 research, they are common and affect about 20 percent of the general population.

your mouth ulcer becomes more painful or red – this could be a sign of a bacterial infection, which may need treatment with antibiotics Mouth ulcers are usually easy to spot. They appear as sores on your gums, tongue, inner cheeks, inner lips or roof of your mouth.

Accumulation of excess keratin on the filiform papillae of the dorsal tongue leads to the formation of elongated strands that resemble hair A healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables is thought to reduce your risk of developing mouth cancer. Human papilloma virus (HPV) Signs of oral candida include white patches on the tongue and other mucosal surfaces that can often be wiped off, leaving behind red areas that may bleed slightly via the lymphatic system –the lymphatic system is a series of glandsfound throughout your body whichproduce many specialised cells needed by your immune system to fight infection Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Cancer in Australia 2017. Cancer series no.101. Cat. no. CAN 100. Canberra, ACT: AIHW, 2017. Search PubMed

A GP or dentist may prescribe stronger medicine to treat severe, persistent or infected mouth ulcers. Linea alba (bite marks) arises as a white line on the buccal mucosa, and sometimes the side of the tongue, and can be confused with lichen planus Your dentist can talk with you about what may be causing leukoplakia in your case. Hairy leukoplakia Erythroplakia is the ‘red’ counterpart to the white leukoplakic lesion (Figure 16). It is a clinical term that refers to a red patch of the oral mucosa or a red lesion that cannot be characterised clinically or pathologically as any other definable lesion or disease. 19 The erythroplakic lesion is of even greater cause for concern for the treating clinician than a white leukoplakic lesion as there are studies showing an almost 90% rate of SCC/high-grade dysplasia when a tissue diagnosis is established. 20A folate deficiency is caused by not having enough folate, also known as vitamin B9. Folate is an important B vitamin used to make and repair DNA. It’s critical to proper development in embryos. Being deficient in folate can also lead to folate deficiency anemia. Leukoplakia usually occurs on your gums, the insides of your cheeks, the bottom of your mouth — beneath the tongue — and, sometimes, your tongue. It isn't usually painful and may go unnoticed for a while. Median rhomboid glossitis is commonly associated with candidal infection, which responds to antifungal therapy Gingivostomatitis, a common infection that is particularly prevalent in children. The sores are similar to canker sores, but they occur alongside symptoms of a cold or the flu.

If creams and ointments do not work, or you have severe lichen planus, steroid tablets or treatment with a special kind of light (light therapy) can help. Meyer A, et al. (2021). HSV-1 reactivation is associated with an increased risk of mortality and pneumonia in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. The term “mouth sore” can describe a number of different conditions affecting the oral cavity. There are several types of mouth sores, including: People with HIV/AIDS are especially likely to develop hairy leukoplakia. Although the use of antiretroviral drugs has reduced the number of cases, hairy leukoplakia still affects a number of HIV-positive people, and it may be one of the first signs of HIV infection. Complicationseating certain foods – such as chocolate, spicy foods, coffee, peanuts, almonds, strawberries, cheese, tomatoes and wheat flour