Why does the right side of my tongue hurt?

Pain on the right side of the tongue is a relatively common symptom, which is generally caused by tongue and oral infection. It may be caused by excessive heat in the liver and gallbladder, or it may be caused by a lack of vitamins and trace elements in the patient's body. Everyone must pay attention and do a good job of daily care. So what is the cause of pain on the right side of the tongue? Let’s take a closer look at it.

The patient presented with pain on the right side of the tongue. The initial consideration in TCM tongue diagnosis is excessive heat in the liver and gallbladder. Since the sides of the tongue are dominated by the liver and gallbladder, when pain occurs or the tongue coating is thick, it is often considered to be caused by excessive heat in the liver and gallbladder.

Suggestions: Get more rest, don’t stay up late, and eat easily digestible food. Don't eat spicy food. Don't eat fatty or salty foods. Can't drink alcohol. You can't eat eggs, beef, or frozen food.

It may be a lack of trace elements and vitamins. It is recommended to take zinc gluconate orally or take vitamin B at the same time. You must drink plenty of water on a regular basis. Eat more vegetables. Do not eat MSG or chicken essence, as this will increase the excretion of zinc. Because they may lead to increased zinc excretion. Zinc deficiency can lead to this disease. It could also be a viral infection. Antiviral treatment is recommended.

When you experience pain on the right side of your tongue, don't worry about it. It is not a serious disease. As long as you pay attention to personal hygiene and eating habits, you can reduce the incidence of the disease. You should also pay attention to eating more fresh vegetables and fruits to reduce the incidence of diseases such as oral ulcers.