Tongue skin is peeling off and painful.

Smooth areas of the tongue may be related to injury (food burn) or if you’ve eaten a lot of acidic or spicy food lately or a nutritional deficiency of iron, folate, or vitamin B12. A smooth tongue can also result from the use of dentures. When this happens, your body goes into a defensive state and gets rid of the damaged top layer that it doesn’t need anymore. The layer of cells underneath aren’t quite used to being exposed once the damaged layer peels off, so you might experience a bit of discomfort, especially if you continue to eat acidic or spicy food. Keep your diet on the bland side for a few days and you should be just fine. Treatment is dependent upon the underlying cause of the tongue skin peeling, for now you can have vitamin C tablets and B-Complex tablets. The following steps may help: - You can suck on an ice cube which will reduce the burning sensation and give you relief - Salt water gargle thrice a day with lukewarm water will give some relief. - Avoid spicy, oily, deep fried and junk food - Avoid coffee, tea and carbonated drinks - Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking if you have the habit - Brush your teeth regularly and maintain oral hygiene If the problem persists or worsens visit a dentist

Follow the steps as advised

If condition persists or worsens visit the dentist at the earliest