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Glossitis - Symptom, Causes, Treatment of Glossitis


Glossitis ia the inflammation of the tongue, which becomes red, swollen and sore, and may be smoother than usual or cracked.

Causes of Glossitis include infection; injury by sharp teeth or dentures; excessive alcohol. tobacco, spicy food, hot food or hot drinks; and allergy to toothpaste, mouthwashes, food colouring and (rarely) dental filling or denture material.

Glossitis can also be a symptom of generalised disease such as anemia, vitamin B deficiency and some severe skin diseases.

Treatment is by correction of the cause.

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