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Can Vitamin B Deficiency Cause Swollen Tongue And Canker Sores?
I m having a low hemoglobin , around 8, i m suffering from swollen tongue on the edges ..and recurring canker sores....at present i m taking folvite 5 mg, 2 tablets per day and livogen captab, 1 per day......are these problems due to vitamin B deficiency ? kindly help and prescribe the correct medicine.- abc
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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As you describe, the swelling of the edges of the tongue and sores may not be due to the anemia, but there could be recurrence.
Anemia, and B complex deficiency may cause the swelling of the tongue, and sores, Vitamin B 12 deficiency and worms in the intestine can cause the anemia.
Iron oral preparations may not be absorbed for some people , so they may need to have injection form of iron .
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment .
He may prescribe you injection of iron,periodically, B complex,and albendazole.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
As you describe, the swelling of the edges of the tongue and sores may not be due to the anemia, but there could be recurrence.
Anemia, and B complex deficiency may cause the swelling of the tongue, and sores, Vitamin B 12 deficiency and worms in the intestine can cause the anemia.
Iron oral preparations may not be absorbed for some people , so they may need to have injection form of iron .
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment .
He may prescribe you injection of iron,periodically, B complex,and albendazole.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here if this is the case of low hemoglobin and B 12 deficiency in my opinion first thing you need to do is take care in diet, eat more vegetable and fresh fruit, in medicine you can have B12 supplement and Iron supplement several product available on counter, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern and looking to the history given here if this is the case of low hemoglobin and B 12 deficiency in my opinion first thing you need to do is take care in diet, eat more vegetable and fresh fruit, in medicine you can have B12 supplement and Iron supplement several product available on counter, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day.
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