Why do pimples appear on the tongue

Young children, especially when they undergo changes in diet, often suffer from redness or pimples on the tongue. These lumps, which should not go unnoticed, are usually the cause of the following:

• Allergies: many allergies appear in childhood, it can even occur in breastfeeding. Allergies can be very dangerous, since depending on the degree they could suffocate the baby. For this reason, before any strange sign in the baby, it is important to go to the doctor in the emergency room.
• Intolerances: Intolerances are another of the most common reasons for the appearance of pimples on the tongue. Although in adults it is not usually the most common symptom, it can be in children and babies, since they are much more susceptible to diseases. Although the intolerance is not as serious as an allergy, it is equally essential that you take your son or daughter to the doctor if you think they may be suffering from a food intolerance.
• Changes in diet: When we introduce new foods to our children, their bodies can undergo different changes, such as redness or pimples on the tongue. It usually happens especially when the new foods are somewhat more acidic or spicy. Their tongue is so sensitive at these ages that it could be the case that they react in this way to the new flavor. If this is the case, the pimples would disappear immediately, although it would also be advisable to take him to the doctor so that he can check his health.

From UNCOMO we remember that if you have any questions, the best thing to do is take the children to the pediatrician so you can discover the root of the problem.

When the pimples on the tongue sting or hurt, the most common is that it is the following:

• Spicy food: If you have recently eaten something very spicy and you are not used to it, it is likely that you will have painful lumps on your tongue that can become itchy.
• BiteSometimes, when we bite ourselves by accident, small bumps similar to pimples can also appear on the tongue. The tongue usually heals itself very quickly, although if the bite looks bad, it is best to go to the doctor to take a look.
• Burning on the tongue: If you have eaten something very hot, it is very possible that you will get pimples on your tongue, due to inflammation of the taste buds. In addition to that, there is also the possibility that you feel that you have burned your palate or cheeks.
• Vitamin B12 deficiency: as well as folic acid, zinc or iron, it can also cause pimples or canker sores on the tongue and in the mouth in general. To find out if this is the case, you will need to take a blood test. Your doctor will decide what is best for you.
• Fatty foods: consuming too much fat can also cause lumps on the tongue, since the body tries to expel excess fat through the skin and, sometimes, the pores of the tongue can become clogged, generating those pimples that can itch or even hurt .

If pimples on the tongue are present only on the back, it may be due to the following reasons:

• Kawasaki disease: it is a pathology caused by a decrease in defenses, affecting mainly the mucous membranes, lymph nodes, the heart and the walls of the blood vessels. The most common symptoms in this disease are very high and constant fevers, redness of the lips and eyes, very red or white tongue, and bumps on the back of the tongue. In addition, diarrhea, vomiting, cough, skin rashes or peeling may also occur in various areas of the body.
• HPV: The human papillomavirus is another reason why pimples can appear on the tongue, usually on the back of it and in the throat. If you suspect that you may have contracted the disease, it is best to go to the doctor as soon as possible.
• WartsWarts, as incredible as it may seem, are very easily spread. So if you have a wart on your finger and you suck it, it could also appear on your mouth or tongue. In this case, they would appear approximately in the area where we have placed our finger.

If what we have are white pimples on the tongue, it is most likely that it is the following:

• Diabetes: diabetes is one of the diseases that can cause white pimples on the tongue. Similarly, diabetes can manifest itself in the mouth in other ways, such as cavities, canker sores or taste disturbances. If you think you may have diabetes because you have already noticed other abnormalities in your body, you may wonder why my urine smells sweet.
• Swollen taste buds– If you’ve accidentally bit or burned your tongue, your taste buds may become inflamed, making it look like you have white bumps on your tongue.
• Candidiasis: This fungus forms colonies of white microorganisms on the tongue or on the palate, so if you get white bumps on your tongue, this could be one of the causes. If this is the case, it is best to remedy it as soon as possible, since otherwise the infection could spread through the palate, throat and tonsils, among others. In this other article you can learn more about how to cure thrush.

If what we have is pimples on the tongue and, in addition, pain in the throat, it is most likely that it is the following:

• Scarlet fever: Scarlet fever is an infection caused by streptococci that generates, among others, a sore throat, a tongue with pimples and covered with a white coating, as well as reddish rashes on the body, rough skin, fever and a lot of discomfort. Despite the fact that there are practically no outbreaks of scarlet fever, the most prone to contracting it are boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 12.
• Bacterial PHARMINGITIS– Pharyngitis can be caused by a virus or bacteria. If it is a bacterium, it not only gives a sore throat, but also inflames the tonsils, red bumps (especially at the bottom of the tongue), gray coating on the tongue and white spots on the tonsils, also called plaques.
• Herpes: herpes are usually very contagious. These can appear both on the lips and inside the mouth, such as the tongue. Blisters or pimples usually appear and it can lead to fever and sore throat due to the infection.

To cure the pimples on the tongue, the first thing is to know why they appear. Depending on the cause, the treatment will be one or the other. If we only seek to alleviate the symptoms, not only will we not solve the problem, but the pimples will continue to appear and even get worse. Therefore, it is better than you go to a doctor as soon as possible so that you can do the pertinent tests to know what is happening to you and how to solve it.

Now that you know why I get pimples on my tongue, you may also be interested in this other oneHOWTO article on How to treat inflammation of the taste buds.

This article is merely informative, at oneHOWTO we do not have the power to prescribe any medical treatment or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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