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What Causes Red Marks On Tongue In A 5 Year Old?

My 5 Year old daughter has two red markon her tounge one at the front which is almost the size of the tip of a finger and the other is in the middle and smaller, im sure i saw them there before a few months ago, any ideas what these could be? also the tounge seems to be a v pale pink colour
Mon, 8 Aug 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. Are the marks causing your daughter any pain or discomfort?

If they are painful, then it could be a bacterial infection or from trauma from some food item.

If the marks are painless, then they suggest either allergic reaction or viral infection.

It is very difficult to pinpoint a diagnosis or suggest medicine based on the description of the mark and symptoms. I would advise you to visit a dentist for clinical examination of the tongue and investigations if required.

If the marks are painful, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the rashes for relief.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Red Marks On Tongue In A 5 Year Old?

Hello, I can understand your concern. Are the marks causing your daughter any pain or discomfort? If they are painful, then it could be a bacterial infection or from trauma from some food item. If the marks are painless, then they suggest either allergic reaction or viral infection. It is very difficult to pinpoint a diagnosis or suggest medicine based on the description of the mark and symptoms. I would advise you to visit a dentist for clinical examination of the tongue and investigations if required. If the marks are painful, you can apply local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the rashes for relief. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah