What Is The Reason For Redness And Irritated Tip Front Of Tongue?

Posted on Wed, 27 Nov 2013

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Wed, 27 Nov 2013 Answered on

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Question : The tip front half of my tongue is red and it's somewhat sore and irritated.

Answered by Dr. Ilyas Patel (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer: You may be having glossitis. Detailed Answer: Hi, It seems that you may be having glossitis.There may be so many causes. The causes may be vitamin deficiencies,anaemia,drugs,blood diseases,internal diseases,viral and bacterial infections,HIV,connective tissue diseases,stress,toothpaste..etc..I would like to know few answers. Do you have any disease? Duration of the disease?Do you take any drug? Any history of allergy? What is your work? Did you consulted any doctor? And anything you want to tell.. And if possible, please post the photograph of the tongue. Thanks.. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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