Piercing your tongue sometimes may cause it to get plumped up, especially if you have an allergy to the metal. Biting or cutting your tongue also can make it swell. Your tongue is a … See more

This can happen in different ways. Bacteria might get into your tongue from a piercing or a cut. Or you might have an overgrowth of yeast, known as oral thrush. Sexually transmitte… See more

Alcohol, tobacco, spicy food, mouthwash, some toothpaste, and additives like cinnamon and mint can cause an allergy-like reaction. If you think these things might be behind y… See more

Magnesium, iron, B vitamins, and others help your nerves work right. But you may not get enough from foods or supplements, or you may lose them through heavy menstrual … See more