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Glossitis

Glossitis

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Is a type of:

Mouth disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Symptoms

Fissured tongue
Fissured tongue
White patches on tongue
Tongue swelling
Swollen tongue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Glossitis
Anti fungal drug
Antibiotic

Other treatments

Stopping alcohol
Teeth brushing
Flossing

Tests

Vitamin b12 blood level
Iron blood level
Iron and iron binding capacity
Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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