Tongue Disorders

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INI CET 2023 May [ORAL PATHOLOGY# Tongue disorders]

Question

Magenta tongue is evident in?

OPTION 4

֍ Riboflavin deficiency can cause a number of symptoms in the mouth and tongue, including: 
☻Sore mouth and tongue
☻Tongue may turn magenta
☻Lesions of the skin and corners of the mouth
☻Smoothing of the tongue
☻Painful cracks in the corners of the mouth and on the lips
☻Itching and burning eyes
☻Sensitivity of eyes to light
֍ Other symptoms of riboflavin deficiency include: 
☻Red, greasy, scaly (seborrheic) patches around the nose, between the nose and the lips, on the ears and eyelids, and in the genital area
☻Pale appearance
☻Itching and peeling skin on the nose and scrotum
☻Sore throat
☻Hyperemia and edema of the pharyngeal and oral mucous membranes
֍ Riboflavin supplements can help with mitochondrial complex I deficiency by improving muscle strength. Riboflavin can also be effective in dealing with typical mouth sores. However, there can be many causes of mouth sores, so you should consult a doctor in case of any concerns.