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Colour change in one side under the side
There is a colour change under one side of the tongue...just a colour change ..nothing else.
Please help..is it any type of disease
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Brownish discoloration over the tongue may occur due to:
-increased melanin deposition
-Tobacco, smoking, betel nut, tea/coffee staining
-Post-inflammation
-Drug-induced
-poor oral hygiene–related staining
-Pigmented lesions that may require further evaluation
Next Steps
-History of tobacco/smoking/betel nut intake, recent trauma, medications, or dental procedures
-Based on history and examination findings, further evaluation or treatment can be planned appropriately.
Health Tips
-Tab Multivitamin A to Z 1 tab OD for 10 days
-Maintain good oral hygiene
-Keep adequate hydration
-Avoid tobacco, smoking, betel nut, alcohol, and very spicy/hot foods
-Observe for increase in size, ulceration, bleeding, pain, or color change.
-Reduce excess tea/coffee intake
*If discoloration persists beyond 2–3 weeks or
progressively increases,
ENT/oral examination is advisable
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