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Tongue cracks
I am facing tongue cracks frequently with white and small red patches like maps at different spots on tongue. When doctor prescribed Benadon tablet for 3-4days, it is treated. I do smoke and drink alcohol and now stopped. Do i need to worry anything related to oral cancer? Please suggest
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Dr. Shruti Baruah
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
5 yrs exp
Guwahati
Map like patches over tongue is called a Geographical Tongue. It could be an anatomical variation. Fissures however suggest that you have Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.
Start a multivitamin supplement rich in these two.
Also try to incorporate food rich in B12 and folate in your daily diet. ( eg Curd, Milk, Eggs, Green Leafy vegetables)
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Test Blood folic acid and B 12 levels.
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You may read my article on oral cancers for further information.
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
9 yrs exp
Bareilly
That is fissured tongue.
Please take -
Cap .becozinc 1 cap OD
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Dr. Bapan Devnath
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
9 yrs exp
Cooch Behar
These cracks usually appears due to vitamin deficiency..
A detailed history and examination is needed.
Kindly consult
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