What causes sensitive tongue and palate?
Patient: what is the cause of a sensitive tongue/palate I am 63 years old, generally good health just been prescribed crestor for high cholesterol.  I am 5'4" and weigh 8st4oz. I regularly go to a dentist and attended at periodonitis for 8 years as I have gum disease.  I also get a lot of blood blisters in my mouth. Doctor: hi,Good evening, I went through your question would be answering it precisely,1. Due to age sometimes a patient develops " Candidiasis " ( a Fungal Growth )This usually happens on palate or tongue or corners of mouth due to humid conditions there.2. Other conditions which we call it as " Red & White " lesions can not be rules.3. Blisters are water filled cavities which causes more hypersensitive palate or tongueI suggest u to immediately contact the Specialist dentist ( Oral Medicine & Radiology) who would help u out in this regardsAlternatively in the mean time u can apply OINTMENT TESS Twice Daily on affected area.Hope my answer helps u to get information u required. Do get back without any hesitation for further questions