Ever experienced having a swelling tongue? You might be a victim of Angular Glossitis. It is a an inflammation of the tongue which is totally irritating because the affected person can barely perform mouth activities well such as eating or chewing, talking, and swallowing. What usually causes cheilitis infection? What symptoms should we watch out for in order to prevent it from developing?

Several factors are causing Angular Glossitis to occur in a person. The following are:
a. Bacterial infection
b. Poor hydration
c. Injury from any dental procedure
d. Tongue piercings
e. Taking spicy or hot foods
f. Getting mouth sores or burns from very hot liquids or foods
g. Irritation from smoking and alcoholic drinks
h. Ill-fitted dentures
i. Vitamin and mineral deficiency such as Vitamin E, iron, folate, B12, riboflavin, and zinc
j. Allergic reaction to certain mouthwash, toothpastes, breath fresheners, and the like
k. On unusual instances, the infection is inherited
l. Any injury on the tongue area

What are indications that the infection could possibly be Angular Glossitis? Here are symptoms that one should be vigilant about:
a.    The tongue would start to swell.
b.    There is an obvious change in the color of the tongue, usually from a pinkish or reddish appearance to dark red or even darker.
c.    Because the tongue is sore, the affected person will experience difficulty in eating, swallowing food, or even talking.

Angular Glossitis may not be really painful but it causes discomfort in the mouth and limits the person from doing the regular activities of the mouth. We can quickly treat angular cheilitis inflammation since disease usually responds well to prescribed cheilitis treatments. However, if left unattended, it may become a severe case resulting to intense tongue swelling. For symptoms that persist beyond 10 days, it is best to consult a medical expert for diagnosis and proper angular glossitis treatment.