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Black spots/dots on tongue

2021-07-15 12:19:21
My mother is having these patch/spot on her tongue for the past six months. What is causing these patches/spots? Is this any kind of fungal infection?
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It is normal variation of tongue and needs no treatment. It is not a Vitamin deficiency also. So don't worry!

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This is not fungal infection. It may be due to vitamin deficiency. Nothing to worry about

Answered2021-07-15 12:45:28

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