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Scalloped tongue

2022-11-17 11:36:03
I am attaching a photograph of my mothers tongue. It is slightly scalloped. But she is not having any discomfort. Does this look normal ?
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Cracked or geographic tongue it seems
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Happens due to low iron
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Confirm by CBC blood report

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Worth ignoring. It's normal

Answered2022-11-17 12:58:35

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yes it's normal. start her with multivitamin

Answered2022-11-17 12:02:07

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