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Red patches on tongue
I have some red patches on tongue which disappears within some days and again reappears after some days and gets cured naturally.it creates a sensation like there is a small hope on the tongue otherwise there's no problem.
I am a bit worried about it
What is the name of this disease and how to cure it ?
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Red patches on the tongur is due to so many causes,,
**Geographic tongue
**Vit B 12 deficiency or folate deficiency
**Apthous ulcers
**oral thrush
**Fungal infection
complete clinical examination is necessary to rule out the cause and management
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Hey,
If its associated with slight burning sensations when the lesions appears, it could be a Burning Mouth Syndrome. Or it could be due to any other underlying condition like B12 deficiency. Get checked from your dentist and general physician.
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Go to a General Physician and A Dentist
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Please see a dentist ask him/her to call a specialist to examine yr tongue
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