Credit: AI-generated illustration/DALL-E 3. Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say “aaah”? While the GP assesses your throat, they’re also checking out your tongue, which can revea ...

Some causes of a swollen tongue can be harder to spot, like a side effect of a medication or an undiagnosed health condition. Glossitis refers to a swollen tongue due to inflammation. Edema is another ...

Macrocytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are too large. The enlarged red blood cells are not fully developed and do not function the way they should. This causes diminished oxygen ...

But two signs that show up in your mouth can also suggest you are lacking the nutrient. A sore and red tongue, medically referred to as glossitis, could be a sign of a deficiency, according to NHS ...

Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is naturally found in certain foods. Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate that's added to some foods to fortify them, such as breads and cereals. Folate ...