Alternate Names : Tongue inflammation, Tongue infection, Smooth tongue, Glossodynia, Burning tongue syndrome
Definition ...
Red Smooth Tongue, Atrophic Tongue, or Smooth Tongue
In this condition, the papillae (tiny, red, raised areas), which normally cover the surface of the tongue, shrink or disappear and the tongue (a muscle) wastes away -- giving the tongue a thin, ...
Possible causes of smooth tongue:
Anemia
Vitamin B-12 deficiency
Possible causes of red (ranging from pink to magenta) tongue: ...
(4 causes), Purple tongue (5 causes), Pale tongue in children (10 causes), Furry tongue in children (6 causes), Strawberry tongue in children (2 causes), Raw looking tongue (4 causes), Fissured tongue in children (4 causes), smooth tongue (15 causes), ...
They can start with a bright red, smooth tongue and may include mouth sores or bleeding gums. The liver could be enlarged. Nausea and vomiting may occur, along with a sense of fullness, gas, or heartburn.
Atrophic glossitis (a smooth tongue caused by atrophy of filiform papillae)
Iron deficiency
Painful atrophy of the oral mucosa and surface of the tongue, sometimes with aphthous ulcers ...
Diarrhea.
Abdominal pain.
Sore, smooth tongue.
Cracked lips, especially at the corners of the mouth.
Shortness of breath with exertion.
Rapid or irregular heart rate.
Chest pain.
Symptoms of long-term iron deficiency include a burning sensation in the tongue, or a smooth tongue; sores at the corners of the mouth; pica (cravings for a specific nonfood substances, such as licorice, chalk or clay); ...
Tongue inflammation; Tongue infection; Smooth tongue; Glossodynia; Burning tongue syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors ...
Change in texture such as a smooth tongue
Difficulty chewing
Excessive salivation ...
Not getting enough vitamin B12 can cause:
anemia
fatigue
nerve damage, with symptoms such as tingling sensations and numbness
smooth tongue
very sensitive skin
muscle and nerve paralysis ...
Symptoms include: insomnia, depression, anaemia, smooth tongue and cracked corners of the mouth, irritability, muscle twitching, convulsions, confusion and dermatitis.
Folate ...
Unexplained generalized weakness
Rapid heartbeat
Pounding or 'whooshing' in the ears
Headache, especially with activity
Craving for ice or clay - 'picophagia'
Sore or smooth tongue
Brittle nails or hair loss ...
 See also: Deficiency, Anemia, Symptom, Infections, Cancer
  
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