What Causes A Cracked Tongue- 229 Questions Answered

I have cracked tongue last 4 yr sometimes it's painful and tongue looks very bad if any treatment for that

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Dr. Priyanka Saokar Nawale Orthodontist | Pune

Hello please consult OMDR or oral pathology doctor for your queries. Because condition you have is fissured tongue usually a painless oral pathology. If you are having too much of pain and the conditi ... Read More

I’ve got a really bad cracked tongue with cracks everywhere, it’s really visible and I’ve been too emabarassed to talk about it. I didn’t have it when I was really young and it started properly when I was around 12 and now I’m 18 and it’s really becoming a problem.

Asked for Female, 18 Years 514 Views v

Dr. Vishu Aggarwal Orthodontist | Delhi

Might b it is geographic tongue. No issues u have to refee to a good Oral surgeon who can help u in diagnosing the same and start with its treatment. Stop taking spicy food ... Read More

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My tongue has been cracked/fissured from a longtime. Please suggest medicine to get back my tongue to a normal healthy position. Many thanks in advance.

Asked for Male, 23 Years 1128 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, STOMELA/ EMJELA GEL THREE TIMES A DAY. TAB FOLVITE FORTE THREE TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR TEN TO FIFTEEN DAYS. CAP BECOSUL Z ONE AT NIGHT FOR FIFTEEN DAYS. TAB STERCORT12MG TWO TIMES A DAY AFT ... Read More

Hi I m having cracked tongue since my 5th month of pregnancy and now I m in my 9th month and it is still there. I m having difficulty in eating . Is it normal during pregnancy . Attached is the pic.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 459 Views v

Dr. Bonya Kundu Oral Medicine and Radiology | Kolkata

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Maintain oral hygiene Plastic scraper for tongue cleaning regularly Consume multivitamin for 3 weeks. ... Read More

I have having crack tongue and getting some lines around the my tongue. Can you please tell me why it's happening and what's that ?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Dentist | Hyderabad

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It might be normal features...just check if any burning sensation is there or not. ... Read More

What are the potential causes of a bump under the tongue?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Sirisha Sampangi Pushpa Dentist | Bangalore

Kindly attach a clinic picture for diagnosis ... Read More

What could be causing a painful bump on the side of the tongue?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 856 Views v

Dr. Varna S Vijayan Dentist | Bangalore

Better you consult a dentist. Clinical evaluation is important for your problem. Is it on the tongue or floor of the mouth adjacent to tongue?? It can be because of any continuous irritation of any t ... Read More

I am so much prone to get blisters on my tongue specially. Whenever I am stressed it increases. What can be the reason for it? I am 24 year old female, housewife. What should I do to permanently cure this problem? Is the cause due to stomach problems or any vitamin deficiencies?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 297 Views v

Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

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Could be fungal patches with headed blisters.. ... Read More

My 30-year old cousin has been diagnosed with Stage II tongue cancer. Though treatment has been started and he’s in a recovery according to doctors but I’m curious to know the tongue cancer causes. He doesn’t chew tobacco or take any drugs. An oncologist’s detailed response would be great!

Asked for Female, 30 Years 354 Views v

Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist | Delhi

The start of a cancer depends on interaction of many factors, of which tobacco is the most prevalent. It can also arise as a result of repeated injury due to sharp teeth, HPV related infections, alcoh ... Read More

Hi doctor I facing severe tongue pain. Tongue looks patchy and cracked. Those cracks is causing pain. Am unable to eat anything. Only during eating it pains a lot. Otherwise it's fine. Why am I facing this. Any suggestions.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 190 Views v

Dr. Bonya Kundu Oral Medicine and Radiology | Kolkata

Dologel CT, 3-5 times/day, In clean mouth use finger/fresh ear bud for applying the gel, keep applied on tongue for 3 mins, not to swallow the saliva, rinse mouth thoroughly after 3 minutes. Not to ea ... Read More

I have severe cracked heels which hasn't heeled for over a year. I have tried applying multiple urea/ moisturising creams prescribed by doctors but none of them helped me. Kindly help me out

Asked for Female, 23 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

Aqurea hf can be applied for cracked heel ? Any other medicine which is effective . How long this needed for

Asked for Female, 37 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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Self treatment is useless. ... Read More

Please suggest a good ointment for Cracked nipples. I want an ointment that is safe for baby even if it's washed off Or cleaned before the next feed

Asked for Female, 31 Years 184 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect ... Read More

I have cracked heelscan you please suggest any doctor prescribed cream to apply for and get smooth heelsand even side of toes my skin is cracked

Asked for Female, 32 Years 62 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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I have cracked nipples which is causing blood when my baby tries to suck. He recently vomited the milk and blood came out. 1. Can blood cause harm to baby ? 2. Is it safe to give bottle to 2 weeks baby ?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 518 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

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It won’t cause any effect . Apply coconut oil to nipple and warm compression for healing . U can express milk in a pallady and u cAn give ... Read More

How can I cure cracked heels.My both heels are cracked .please suggest a best cream to cure crack heels quickly

Asked for Male, 28 Years 664 Views v

Dr. Maninderjit Singh Dermatologist | Fatehgarh Sahib

Consult online with photographs ... Read More

I have cracked nipples but they are not in pain when baby latches so I didn't use any medication for it will milk comes from them during latching?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Pratibha P S Gynecologist | Bangalore

yes..it will come..if cracked nipples u need treatment ... Read More

Hi dr, my 9 yrs daughter having cracked lip line and red ness. By applying boroplus it is not worthy. Wt to do

Asked for Female, 37 Years 222 Views v

Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician | Vadodara

Coconut oil Cream Honey and turmeric Encourage more liquids (most important) ... Read More

I have been suffering from cracked and chapped feet in winter. Please suggest how to deal with it. Suggest some good oinment please.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Frequent lite red dot on sides of tongue ie on foliate papillae area, which is too small, But it causes severe pain, it disappears after 2days , and after some days again it will repeated, What's the remedy, please suggest me.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 348 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Bareilly

Can u share picture ... Read More

Hello Dr My son age 6 years From last one year his lips always cracked.. Everyday. Please suggest any medicine Or any remedy. What is reason for his lips. Please see attachement..

Asked for Female, 24 Years 66 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

This thing came under my tongue 2 years ago. It went away on its own but still i always feel a slight discomfort at that exact same location. What maybe the cause? Can anyone explain. What do i do?

Asked for Female, 23 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Varunkumar J Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Puducherry

Good evening ! It looks like mucus retention cyst Kindly do garglings Donot try to rupture it ! If any pain add MUCOPAIN GEL local application Vitamin c 500 mg once daily Any history of addictions ... Read More

My tongue feels heavy and has a dull pain what can it be causing this to my tongue? I am really worried

Asked for Male, 23 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Varunkumar J Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Puducherry

Good evening! Any trauma history? Any discolouration? Alteration in taste sensation? Snoring at night? Any thyroid diseases? ... Read More

I am fed up with cracked heels especially in winter and summer. Is there any oral medication available? I already used urea based foot creams. Still not much difference.

Asked for Female, 31 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

Consult online for further treatment ... Read More

I frequently get ulcers on my tongue and it's painful . Goes in a few days but comes back again . How do I find out the cause of this

Asked for Female, 29 Years 191 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Tongue is hurting and cannot talk properly cause the teeth is hitting it causing pain. Can see a gap like thing. What to do to treat this on the Tongue

Asked for Female, 29 Years 199 Views v

Dr. Arijit Chowdhury Dentist | Jalpaiguri

Hey dear First of all you have a very Poor Oral hygiene. If it is causing by any sharp edgevof truth you must go to your nearby dentist to flatten the sharp edge or if there is nothing in the teeth it ... Read More

Hello i am facing cracked feet since last 1 month, skin is peeling off, and it hurts when i walk, krack cream doesn't work, suggest some good cream lotion for this

Asked for Female, 30 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Shivani S Talpallikar Cosmetologist | Bidar

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Attach images and consult online so that the depth of crack can be assessed and appropriate creams suggested along with other instructions. ... Read More

I am fed up of cracked heels. Specially in summer and winter. Tried different lotions also. Is there any oral medicine available ?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Anuj Kumar Dermatologist | Moradabad

Yes.. both oral and topical medicine are available.. ... Read More

From long time I am facing this problem. I have severe cracked heels. I have different lotions but doesn't do much.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 193 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Gautam General Physician | Ranchi

Take half bucket of warm water mix liquid soap in it and soake your foot in that water for half an hour. Then after half an hour scrub all the dead skin. Then apply petroleum jelly ( Vaseline) on the ... Read More

My mother's nails get cracked and have black patches type on it,pls check the pics attached. What is the reason for this and which tests is required to know the couse?

Asked for Female, 56 Years 67 Views v

Ms. Phebe Vinodhini Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bangalore

Although defeciency such as B vitamins,iron ,protein in specific are reasons for this,detailed discussion on her current food consumption pattern, life style activity, genetic predispositions, allerg ... Read More

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What causes a cracked tongue

I have cracked tongue last 4 yr sometimes it's painful and tongue looks very bad if any treatment for that

I’ve got a really bad cracked tongue with cracks everywhere, it’s really visible and I’ve been too emabarassed to talk about it. I didn’t have it when I was really young and it started properly when I was around 12 and now I’m 18 and it’s really becoming a problem.

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My tongue has been cracked/fissured from a longtime. Please suggest medicine to get back my tongue to a normal healthy position. Many thanks in advance.

Hi I m having cracked tongue since my 5th month of pregnancy and now I m in my 9th month and it is still there. I m having difficulty in eating . Is it normal during pregnancy . Attached is the pic.

I have having crack tongue and getting some lines around the my tongue. Can you please tell me why it's happening and what's that ?

What are the potential causes of a bump under the tongue?

What could be causing a painful bump on the side of the tongue?

I am so much prone to get blisters on my tongue specially. Whenever I am stressed it increases. What can be the reason for it? I am 24 year old female, housewife. What should I do to permanently cure this problem? Is the cause due to stomach problems or any vitamin deficiencies?

My 30-year old cousin has been diagnosed with Stage II tongue cancer. Though treatment has been started and he’s in a recovery according to doctors but I’m curious to know the tongue cancer causes. He doesn’t chew tobacco or take any drugs. An oncologist’s detailed response would be great!

Hi doctor I facing severe tongue pain. Tongue looks patchy and cracked. Those cracks is causing pain. Am unable to eat anything. Only during eating it pains a lot. Otherwise it's fine. Why am I facing this. Any suggestions.

I have severe cracked heels which hasn't heeled for over a year. I have tried applying multiple urea/ moisturising creams prescribed by doctors but none of them helped me. Kindly help me out

Aqurea hf can be applied for cracked heel ? Any other medicine which is effective . How long this needed for

Please suggest a good ointment for Cracked nipples. I want an ointment that is safe for baby even if it's washed off Or cleaned before the next feed

I have cracked heelscan you please suggest any doctor prescribed cream to apply for and get smooth heelsand even side of toes my skin is cracked

I have cracked nipples which is causing blood when my baby tries to suck. He recently vomited the milk and blood came out. 1. Can blood cause harm to baby ? 2. Is it safe to give bottle to 2 weeks baby ?

How can I cure cracked heels.My both heels are cracked .please suggest a best cream to cure crack heels quickly

I have cracked nipples but they are not in pain when baby latches so I didn't use any medication for it will milk comes from them during latching?

Hi dr, my 9 yrs daughter having cracked lip line and red ness. By applying boroplus it is not worthy. Wt to do

I have been suffering from cracked and chapped feet in winter. Please suggest how to deal with it. Suggest some good oinment please.

Frequent lite red dot on sides of tongue ie on foliate papillae area, which is too small, But it causes severe pain, it disappears after 2days , and after some days again it will repeated, What's the remedy, please suggest me.

Hello Dr My son age 6 years From last one year his lips always cracked.. Everyday. Please suggest any medicine Or any remedy. What is reason for his lips. Please see attachement..

This thing came under my tongue 2 years ago. It went away on its own but still i always feel a slight discomfort at that exact same location. What maybe the cause? Can anyone explain. What do i do?

My tongue feels heavy and has a dull pain what can it be causing this to my tongue? I am really worried

I am fed up with cracked heels especially in winter and summer. Is there any oral medication available? I already used urea based foot creams. Still not much difference.

I frequently get ulcers on my tongue and it's painful . Goes in a few days but comes back again . How do I find out the cause of this

Tongue is hurting and cannot talk properly cause the teeth is hitting it causing pain. Can see a gap like thing. What to do to treat this on the Tongue

Hello i am facing cracked feet since last 1 month, skin is peeling off, and it hurts when i walk, krack cream doesn't work, suggest some good cream lotion for this

I am fed up of cracked heels. Specially in summer and winter. Tried different lotions also. Is there any oral medicine available ?

From long time I am facing this problem. I have severe cracked heels. I have different lotions but doesn't do much.

My mother's nails get cracked and have black patches type on it,pls check the pics attached. What is the reason for this and which tests is required to know the couse?

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