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What Causes Blotchy Spots On Tongue?

I am a 42 year old woman, for the past 6 months, i have had periodic episodes of a sore blotchy tongue. i eat a pretty good diet, work full time and have 3 children, so a busy life. I have always put it down to being run down, but am otherwise pretty healthy. Should I be concerned?
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Hi dear ,

There could be two possible causes for the symptoms ou mention in query that is blotchy spots on tongue .

- First it could be geographic tongue which is a harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue . It is supposed to related to psoriasis a chronic skin condition .

- Secondly it could be due to acid reflux disease . If there is symptoms like heart burn then it will be gastrointestinal reflux disease , if there is no such symptoms then it will be a silent reflux disease .

I would suggest to consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe medicine like ranitidine or omeprazole for acid reflux disease and corticosteroid or antihistamine therapy for geographic tongue .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Blotchy Spots On Tongue?

Hi dear , There could be two possible causes for the symptoms ou mention in query that is blotchy spots on tongue . - First it could be geographic tongue which is a harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue . It is supposed to related to psoriasis a chronic skin condition . - Secondly it could be due to acid reflux disease . If there is symptoms like heart burn then it will be gastrointestinal reflux disease , if there is no such symptoms then it will be a silent reflux disease . I would suggest to consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe medicine like ranitidine or omeprazole for acid reflux disease and corticosteroid or antihistamine therapy for geographic tongue . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari