A yeast infection — on your tongue? It’s more common than you might think. (Photo: Getty Images/RunPhoto) Blue-raspberry slushees aside, you probably don’t pay much attention to the color of your ...

While some people will not experience the symptoms of a Candida infection, others will notice symptoms ranging from discomfort in the mouth to bleeding. Symptoms include: burning pain; sensitivity to ...

A sore throat, loss of taste, and a burning tongue are telltale signs something is wrong. But the culprit might surprise you. These symptoms can be caused by candidiasis of the mouth—also known as ...

A yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans is a normal organism in the mouth — but when this fungus overgrows, it can cause an infection called oral thrush. Especially common among young infants, ...

Q. After I developed a black, hairy tongue, I saw an ENT specialist who prescribed a CAT scan. It showed that I had a fungal infection. Since then, many medical professionals all have asked me the ...

Oral thrush or oral candidiasis refers to infection of the mouth with the fungus Candida albicans. It is usually harmless, is not contagious and is easily treated with antifungal medication. The ...

Q. Lately, it seems that whenever I eat certain foods, such as fresh, uncooked fruits or uncooked vegetables and some nuts, like walnuts, my tongue gets sore. It has the same feel as if I had burned ...

A white coating on your tongue is often harmless and linked to bacteria buildup or poor oral hygiene, but in some cases, it can signal infection or underlying health issues. Here’s what causes it—and ...