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My daughter has developed a patch on her tongue, which is growing big. Photo enclosed. What could be the reason? What to do?

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This is what is referred to as a geographic tongue. It usually does not require any treatment. ...  Read More

Respected Doctor, I can able to see patches in my tongue in which I think it's probably abnormal. Please give me some advise on this.

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Visit ENT Specialist to identify the cause. ...  Read More

White patches on tongue, can’t scrape off, have been there for over a month, no pain

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ANY ALTERED TASTE SENSATION? ...  Read More

She is having some black patches over her tongue. What could be the reason behind it . Kindly suggest .

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It can be cleared... with specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hi i have vitamin b12 @ 163.7 i got on my tongue crack on the both side of my tongue it doesnt pain but at the tongue both side it been like white patch and crack on the tongue on both side i am having from almost 1 month crack are getting healing very slow but white bump or patch is taking time any idea how long does it take to heel

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Just try to apply dologel or hexigel and the tongue for about three weewks. Try not to spit or intake of water for half n hour ...  Read More

I have large red patches on my tongue that come and go. They don’t hurt but they do feel sensitive, especially after I have eaten

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Post your photos of the problem and Practo Consult me for opinion and advice ...  Read More

Patches on tongue as seen in the photos attached.......................................... Thanks in advance fr ur kindness.

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Hi, photos are not clear, patches on tongue are due to lot of reasons from vitamin deficiency to viral fever and can be normal variation. It is better to consult a dentist for better diagnosis. Dr sr ...  Read More

My 4.8 year old daughter developed a red patch on her tongue. Photo enclosed. What might be the reason? What should I do?

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Since how long is the patch seen? You can give syp Zioral 5ml once a day for 2wks and check. If no relief please visit a Paediatrician ...  Read More

I'm 23 I have seen some patches on my tongue Their is no pain No burning No bleeding nothing but when i looks my tongue I'm so scared. Please help me I'm suffering this from one month its coming an reducing i don't know what it was Please help me out from it.. please

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Geographic tongue It's a normal condition. Do regular rinsing of tongue ...  Read More

Can anyone please tell me what is this white patch on left side of tongue...i have attached a photo...

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White tongue is usually caused when bacteria, debris (like food and sugar) and dead cells get trapped between the papillae on the surface of your tongue. These string-like papillae then grow large and ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My father took one Triamcinolone acetonide injection(1ml) on knee for (knee osteoarthritis) He is scheduled in 5 days for tongue ulcer removal with biopsy Could you please advise if there would be any issue or risk related to the recent steroid injection before undergoing this procedure?

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Hi Usually it won’t be much of a problem as it was given in the knee. So there is nothing to worry about. Only thing that may be of concern would be wound healing which may take some more time than ...  Read More

My mother has got ulcers on the side of tongue for last 15 days. She also was on course of 5 days augmentine from 1st to 5th for mild chest infection and was also given zifi for 2 days. The ulcers however are not going down. We have tried baking soda and salt gargles and applied Tees cream however pain is still there. The ulcer is now broken with r

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Start vit B12 n folic acid supplement. Please share pic of tongue ...  Read More

My father developed a tongue ulcer related to a tooth issue, for which he underwent a dental implant procedure. After 4 months, a ulcer developed again in tongue and is not healing since 3 weeks. We have also noticed a small black spot on the ulcer. He does not have any history of tobacco use or smoking. No diabetes Kindly advise whether we should

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Hello Even if there is no history of tobacco consumption, non-healing ulcer is still a matter of concern. Please see a dentist. Causes can be various from a traumatic bite/sharp tooth to viral or fung ...  Read More

Whenever i eat or drink something mainly hot food or cold drinks, there is always burning sensation in my tongue and inside of lips , it feels i have ulcers even though it is not , what could be the problem Lips are always dry as well

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Tab neuribion forte Tab zerodol sp ...  Read More

From past 10 days I had a burning feeling on tongue no problem in eating just sensations today when I used tongue cleaner blood cane about I feel my tongue is rough all day.

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Hello. Burning sensation on tongue for the past 10 days with rough feeling and slight bleeding after using a tongue cleaner is usually due to local irritation, nutritional deficiency, fungal infection ...  Read More

Before 10 days I had sore on my left most interior part of my tongue which was very painful in that part and left ear .That time I was in cold and running nose. Then I took medicine for cold and becopsules. Then it went away. Now I again got tongue sore on right side of the tongue and pain in right tongue and right ear. What is the cause for repea

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Bcomplex deficiency If constipation is dere then correct it Apply Tess gel locally twice and dnt spit if u hav red beefy tongue And go to ent doctor fr proper evaluation ...  Read More

Bad odor in mouth at all times, black patches and cracks on tongue, sensitivity in teeth upper and lower on left side

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Firstly if you have any habit such as tobacco chewing or betal nut or taking spicy food so change that habit ...  Read More

Hello..three month ago I took for 1-2 years infertilly medicines(progesterone coq10 and letrozle ) ...I got 3 big patches in my head... Due to this medicine i got patches ? Will hair grow again or not?

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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

I am attching two pictures. First picture zoom out and second zoom in. I have this mild white patch of kind thing. The area is slightly tender when I eat hard food. Does it look like lukoplekia?

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Hello Picture isn't clear There can be two possibilities either infection with the tooth or bony eruption(anatomically bone deposition is more) we call it as torus mandibularis also. It is hard when ...  Read More

Last few days having few bump on my tongue deep down where throat start. Sore throat as its been cold and snow here in NL. I thought its ulcer but its like white bump type on tongue deep inside. Medicine or cream or gel ?

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These are normal during allergy or cold conditions it’ll look like big in size otherwise there are normal in the back side of the tongue You can just do salt water gargling and avoid cold and spicy f ...  Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Hello Better to get it checked physically ...  Read More

I have these reoccuring patches on my tongue and poor digestion very low body weight dry skin looks like malnutrition. Please help what could be issue .how to avoid this and precautions

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Common Ayurvedic causes Ama & Agnimandya (poor digestion) Pitta vriddhi (heat, acidity) Oral thrush / fungal infection Stress, smoking, tobacco Vitamin B12 / iron deficiency 🌿 Ayurvedic Tr ...  Read More

One red patch on tongue for 14 days without pain . No fever kindly suggest what is this?? No habit of smoking or taking tobacco

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This seems to be due to vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

I had engaged in cunnilingness with my girlfriend after that I felt a rough feeling in my tongue along with white colour, I had test all std after that all got negative. What should I have to do to make my tongue normal again

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Get done an Iron profile test .you have no infection then it may be iron deficiency anemia, or mild irritation of tongue. Don't worry , its completely reversed with proper management. Please feel free ...  Read More

Sir/Madam, my daughter is 4.5 years old and weighs 16 kg. She had fever, and during the fever she developed inflamed, painful white patches/sores on her tongue and yellow/white patches on her gums.she complains burning sensation in her throat. The mouth pain is severe and she is unable to eat solid food due to pain. She is taking fluids but eating

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You should consult a Pedodontist soon. ...  Read More

Sir, my daughter is of 4.5 yrs old and 16 kg of weight. She had fever, and during the fever she developed inflammed ,painful white patches on her tongue and yellow /white patches gums. The fever is gone now,but mouth pain is severe and she cannot eat solid food due to pain.What should we do? Please check the photos of the infected area attached he

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Greetings look's like dental abscess kindly consult doctor ...  Read More

My daughter who is just 2.5 months old has white patches on her chest beneath neck Its not itching or painful. Seen since last two weeks.

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Normal ...  Read More

Hello I had vitamin b12 170 and since last year starting my tongue was red in the front Had so much of dry mouth It was fine I had taken vitamin b12 injections for 5 days And sublingual for 1 month of 1500mcg Now since last week I have had a burning sensation on my tongue and red on the front And on the border little skin is out and it is red

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Based on your history, your symptoms are most likely due to a combination of vitamin B12 deficiency–related tongue changes, dryness of mouth, and anxiety-related over-focus, rather than any serious di ...  Read More

I'm frequently getting this on my tongue.. I have rheumatoid arthritis.. is this gut issue or auto immune issues..

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Its geographical tongue 👅, no need of any treatment if its asymptomatic ...  Read More

I attached the photo just want to ask that redness is cause of oral cancer do I have oral cancer yesterday I was in so much pain and today I feel dologenct gel free from pain just want to ask why this patch

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Hi .. Firstly, do not panic; it does not appear to be oral cancer. Patches are often normal, and a burning sensation may occur due to allergies or chemical burns. Such burning sensations resulting fr ...  Read More

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