It describes symptoms like glossitis (a red and swollen tongue) that occur with COVID-19. You may also notice bumps on the back of your tongue, sores that appear on the side, or a white coating.
Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS An unhealthy tongue may look red, smooth, or black. Other signs of tongue health ...
Other signs of tongue health include soreness and enlarged and swollen papillae, or the small bumps on your tongue. Tongue changes are sometimes the first signs that something is amiss.