Tongue Pimples

Tongue issues, should I visit a doctor?

Hello, Sometimes I feel my tongue has small blisters or pimples. I can see little red dots on them that I feel are burning my tongue especially if i touch it with food. Its more annoying than pain. I also noticed a white/off white film on my tongue! Anyone ever have this????? Ive had this for years, it comes and goes.

Public Comments

1. you need a dentist
2. you need to see a doctor quick...
3. Don't eat any sour stuff for a while.
4. yes, I have this right now but most of them are white and are on the bottom of my tongue. I'm still trying to figure out what to do as well.
5. Ewww, see a doctor please.
6. yes... u should... does the white film fall off when u rub it???
7. GO SEE A DOCTOR NOWWW
8. You need to see a Dr. it could be a virus and help your household by using disposable dishes and spoons until it clears up
9. allergy?
10. Maybe you have trush. It is really no big deal and you can get a mouth wash or pill to clear it up. It might be nothing but if it is bothering you it won't hurt to get it checked out!
11. It sounds like you may have Thrush mouth. Dr. can give you Nystatin swish and swollow.
12. Ew, see a doctor fast..
13. Have you been licking envelopes? Don't freak out cause this a very rare thing but I have heard that sometimes cockroaches like the glue on envelopes and will lay eggs on the glue. This is a VERY RARE thing but I think you should go to a doctor when you can get to one.
14. It's called geographic tongue (or 'benign migratory glossitis' if you want to impress your friends) - I have it too. It may be associated with psoriasis or autoimmune diseases (I have one) but that isn't always - or even usually - the case. The main things to know are that: 1) You are not going mad, this is a recognised health issue 2) It is not serious, nor is it a symptom of serious mouth disease or any other disease. _ _ _ I'm quoting the Mayo Clinic's info directly here: "The tongue is normally covered with a layer of small bumps (papillae). Geographic tongue results when these projections are missing in certain areas of the tongue. The papillae loss creates smooth, red patches on the tongue, giving it a map-like, or geographic, appearance. Geographic tongue can cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to hot or spicy foods. But most people, besides seeing a change in their tongue's appearance, experience no other signs or symptoms. Geographic tongue isn't triggered by an infection or another disease, and it's not related to mouth cancer. It doesn't have long-term health implications and occurs in otherwise healthy people. Though persistent and sometimes uncomfortable, geographic tongue resolves without treatment." _ _ _ Pretty much what you've noticed yourself anyway.
15. Do you brush your tongue often? This could be caused by bacteria that clings onto it. You should brush your tongue more often but for now, PLEASE go and see a doctor.