Do you know tongue tells a tale.....

Tongue tells a tale!

Beefy red tongue + fatigue?
Think Glossitis from:
• B12 deficiency
• Iron deficiency
• Pellagra (niacin)

• B12 → neuropathy
• Iron → koilonychia
• Pellagra → “3 Ds”: Diarrhea, Dermatitis, Dementia
Are you interested in more discussion??

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Good one.

Very useful mainly for dentist who sees the tongue all the time and thinks of the factor.

Very nicee :raising_hands:

Yes, true… That is why a doctor examines your tongue during check-ups.

Absolutely—tongue changes offer vital diagnostic clues! From nutritional deficiencies to systemic diseases, the oral cavity reflects inner health.

well explain

Yes absolutely as I am dentist could relate this so much it helps in diagnosing… Good post

Thanks for this great information .

Informative