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Posted on Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Question: Hi, I in month of october , suddenly in night I felt my mouth is dry, I was detected with granular pharangytis it took me two to three month for recovery and during the course i was diagnosed with geographic tongue, Though most of doctors say that it is harmless , however i felt unconfortable due to it , please let me know is there any possibility of recovering from it.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the health care service. Geographical tongue can be due to

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome to the health care service. Geographical tongue can be due to vitamin b12, folic acid and iron deficiency. You can start betadine or chlorhexidine gargle. Take vitamin b 12 and folic acid supplement. Add some vitamin c rich food in your diet like lemons, citrus fruits. Take more fluid, juice. Maintain oral hygiene. Avoid alcohol, smoking.
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Hi, I In Month Of October , Suddenly In Night

Brief Answer: Hii. Welcome to the health care service. Geographical tongue can be due to Detailed Answer: Hii. Welcome to the health care service. Geographical tongue can be due to vitamin b12, folic acid and iron deficiency. You can start betadine or chlorhexidine gargle. Take vitamin b 12 and folic acid supplement. Add some vitamin c rich food in your diet like lemons, citrus fruits. Take more fluid, juice. Maintain oral hygiene. Avoid alcohol, smoking.