Figure red spots on the tongue

Red spots on the tongue

1. Central tongue groove -
   Sulcus medianus linguae
2. Back of tongue -
   Dorsum linguae
3. Fungal papillae -
   Fungiform papillae
4. Leaf papillae -
   Foliate Papillae
5. Filamentous papillae -
   Filiform papillae
6. Tip of tongue -
   Apex linguae
   Causes:
   A - scarlet fever (Scarlatina) -
   caused by bacteria
   Infectious disease
   B - Malignant tongue tumors -
   red, bleeding and painful
   C - map tongue
   (Lingua geographica) -
   benign inflammation,
   genetic cause
   D - harmless mucosal injuries
   (Canker sores) - lack of vitamin B 12,
   Allergies, stress, weakened immune system
   Therapy:
   Disinfecting solutions
   (Chlorhexidine, Tantum Verde)
   Herbal solutions
   from salt water, chamomile,
   Sage or thyme
   Vitamin B12
   (Whole milk, fish, offal,
   red meat, cheeses,
   Capsule form, injection treatment)

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