Why does it hurt to swallow saliva?

In daily life, pain at the root of the tongue is a common problem for many people. Pain at the root of the tongue not only affects oral health, but also easily leads to swallowing pain. Pain at the root of the tongue may be caused by pharyngitis and needs timely treatment. You can take some anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve it.

What causes tongue base pain?

Throat inflammation, colds, or decreased immunity may lead to acute attacks of chronic inflammation. The best way is to take anti-inflammatory drugs.

Tongue pain caused by systemic illness

Among patients with tongue pain, a small number experience tongue pain due to illness. Diseases such as anemia can cause the tongue to become red and painful.

Tongue pain due to local irritation

Tartar, poor restorations, tartar accumulation, habitual tongue licking, etc. can easily cause tongue pain. In addition, eating spicy and irritating foods, and tongue allergies to lipstick or toothpaste can also cause tongue pain.

What foods to eat when your tongue hurts

1. Lily

I believe everyone knows lily. Many people like to eat it. Some people like to make tea with it, and some people like to put it in porridge when cooking. It is also a kind of tonic food, which has the effects of moistening the lungs, replenishing the body and calming the nerves.

2. Squid

It is mild in nature and salty in taste. It is suitable for women in menopause to eat it regularly. It can nourish yin, replenish deficiency, nourish blood and clear heat for menopausal syndromes such as menstrual disorders, early or late menstruation, more or less menstruation, irritability and sweating, hot flashes, dry mouth and insomnia, and hot hands and feet.

3. Wolfberry

In life, many people like to drink chrysanthemum tea. The nutrients in a bowl of chrysanthemum in the morning are of great benefit to human health. It is suitable for all menopausal women. It is very beneficial for those with liver and kidney yin deficiency, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire, dizziness, back pain and weak legs.

4. Oyster meat

It is mild in nature, sweet and salty in taste, can nourish blood and nourish yin, and is most suitable for menopausal people who suffer from yin deficiency, internal heat, irritability, insomnia, and restlessness. "Bencao Shiyizai" says: "Cooking and eating can cure deficiency, women's blood and qi, and regulate the middle." "Yi Lin Zuan Yao" also says: "Clears the lungs and replenishes the heart, nourishes yin and blood." Cui Yuxi also said in "Food Classic" that oyster meat "cures insomnia and unstable mind." Therefore, it is beneficial for women with menopausal syndrome or neurotic symptoms to eat it regularly.

5. Ejiao

Most people know that donkey-hide gelatin is a very good tonic. This is because donkey-hide gelatin can nourish blood, nourish yin, and moisten dryness. Menopausal women suffer from insufficient Yin blood and emptiness of Chong and Ren meridians, which leads to a series of syndromes. Donkey-hide gelatin can nourish yin and blood, and replenish Chong and Ren meridians, so it is suitable to be eaten regularly before and after menopause. It would be more suitable if you melt the donkey-hide gelatin, add roasted black sesame seeds and walnut meat, wait until it cools down, then cut into pieces and chew.