Also known as aphthous ulcers, a tongue ulcer is a condition in which sores appear on the surface are distinguished by white colored lesions on the tongue. They are usually painless. These ulcers are not of very serious kind but, when the same patch grows and turns into blood red color the ulcers might bleed causing damage to your tongue.At other times, the ulcers will seem to sink into the surface of the tongue and be very sensitive to hot and cold. You can feel a burning sensation and might spot red, swollen spots on the tongue.While there is some difference of opinion on exactly why mouth ulcers develop, there are a number of health issues that seem to lead to ulcers on the tongue.Causes of Tongue Ulcers
Some of the regular causes of tongue ulcers can be put forth as:-
1) Improper way of brushing and cleaning of mouth that may lead to mouth ulcers and gradually to tongue ulcers.
2) Not having your food at regular intervals and on time is one of the important cause.
3) Eating too much of spicy food can also lead to tongue ulcers.
4) Drinking excess of tea or coffee in such a manner that the heat will cause damage to your tongue.
5) Drinking alcohol and smoking.
6) If you have stomach ulcers then, it may also lead to tongue ulcers and mouth ulcers.
7) Using toothpastes and mouthwashes that contain corrosive substances such as alcohol
