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Red patches on tongue
I am noticing that for one month some red patches are appearing on the surface of the tongue and a disappears within some days without medication and again reappears and again disappears within some day
It represents a circular,spherical or oval shaped or sometimes irregularly shaped
Can you share the actual reason for this?
Can you please provide a solution?
Thank you
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it happens due to vitamin deficiency..its normal but you have to keep observing it if something happens unusual.
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Hello,
It's difficult to say without examining thoroughly ,
So I would suggest you can send a picture or visit your doctor for further diagnosing it.
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Geographic tongue.
No solution is needed as it will go automatically.
Reason is unclear (nutrition deficiency)
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just observe it regularly if it changes suddenly then u will need to visit ur nearby dentist
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Dr. Sudha Prabha
Pediatric Dentist
9 yrs exp
Noida
Hello,
The condition is called Geographic tongue. It changes shape in few days. It is asymptomatic.
Sometimes it can be due to vitamin B deficiency.
Next Steps
Go see a dentist, if there is pain or colour changes.
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Usually in asymptomatic condition, no treatment is required.
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