What Causes Bumps On Both Sides Of Tongue Along With Dry Mouth?

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

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Mon, 23 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : 4 days ago I hot vomited hot acid from indigestion I had. Drank a lot of acidic juice that day plus tuna fish is a big no no for me. I now have bumps on both sides of my tongue that burn and my mouth feels dry. Is it possible I burned it? I have not taken any medications at all and no food allergies. It seems after I eat anything it gets inflamed.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms are due to Glossitis

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Thanks for providing clinical picture , it really helps. There is definitely glossitis with baldness of tongue due to loss of tongue papilla. The cause is likely to be due to following

1. Underlying Iron and multivitamin deficiency

2. Acid reflux could be just one of the precipitating factor

I would suggest you the following

1. Complete blood count to rule out underlying anaemia

2. Oral Multivitamin supplements will be helpful in relieving the synptoms

3. Acid suppression by Pantoprozole will be helpful.

4. Oral iron if there is underlying anaemia

5. Avoid spicy food

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak Kaltari

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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (25 minutes later)

I appreciate that tremendously. I also suffer from anxiety and thought that might have something to do with it as well. I do have a slight iron and magnesium deficiency as well. I haven't taken a multi in years - I will go get them and start right away. I am assuming my poor judgment with foods over the past few months and hardly any veggies has made it worse. Thanks again.

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take care

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

Do keep me updated about report. Do start Multivitamin supplements.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.

Take care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D