Black spots/dots on tongue

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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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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Anand

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

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Dr. Santhosh Kumar R ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Santhosh Kumar R

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 11 yrs exp Pune

It is normal variation of tongue and needs no treatment. It is not a Vitamin deficiency also. So don't worry!