What Causes Redness On Tongue?

Posted on Sun, 25 Jan 2015

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Question : my tongue is beet red , low grade fever, rash on upper legs

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Betroot tongue is likely to be due to Vitamin deficiency

Detailed Answer:
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Bed root appearance of tongue is likely to be due to Glossitis. It is likely to be due to associated vitamin B complex deficiency. Also if there is associated severe pain possibility of Oral thrush needs to be considered. I would suggest you the following

1. Oral Multivitamin supplements

2. Antifungal lozenges like Nystatin for chewing will take care of it

Regarding the rash over legs I would require following additional information

1. Where is the exact location of rash ?
2. Is it associated with itching?
3. Is there any discharge?
4. Providing clinical photograph will be helpful as exact diagnosis of skin condition requires thorough visual examination.

Awaiting your response

Take care

Best regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar