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Question: My tongue is very rough & dry also center of tongue is dark red and dark brown sometimes. Is the a sign of any problem. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Sometimes the changes in color of tongue can be a sign of a general condition.
Some common condition that can cause such changes in tongue are:
-Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
-Anemia
-Diabetes can cause dry mouth
Usually the causes of a dark red or dark brown tongue are :
-Smoking
-Drinking coffee ,tea,red wine.
-Overusing of mouthwashes
-Some medications (such as Pepto-Bismol for upset stomach)
Dry mouth and poor oral hygiene can induce a bacterial and fungal overgrowth on tongue causing the brown color.
In these cases ,all you need to do is to keep a very good oral hygiene .
Gently brush your teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush. Also, brush your tongue.
-Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
If the symptoms doesn't seem to improve you may need to consult your physician for examination.You may need to run some tests to exclude pathological causes like:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia
-Blood sugar
-Vit B12 and folate level
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards.
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Sometimes the changes in color of tongue can be a sign of a general condition.
Some common condition that can cause such changes in tongue are:
-Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency
-Anemia
-Diabetes can cause dry mouth
Usually the causes of a dark red or dark brown tongue are :
-Smoking
-Drinking coffee ,tea,red wine.
-Overusing of mouthwashes
-Some medications (such as Pepto-Bismol for upset stomach)
Dry mouth and poor oral hygiene can induce a bacterial and fungal overgrowth on tongue causing the brown color.
In these cases ,all you need to do is to keep a very good oral hygiene .
Gently brush your teeth twice a day with a soft toothbrush. Also, brush your tongue.
-Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
If the symptoms doesn't seem to improve you may need to consult your physician for examination.You may need to run some tests to exclude pathological causes like:
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia
-Blood sugar
-Vit B12 and folate level
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards.
Dr.Rovena Murati
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