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What Is Beefy Tongue?

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What Is Beefy Tongue? Parietal cells secrete intrinsic factor which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 deficiency results in megaloblastic anemia and may present as glossitis. The appearance of the tongue in vitamin B12 deficiency is described as “beefy” or “fiery red and sore“. What type of anemia has a beefy

Can Iron Deficiency Affect Your Gums?

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Can Iron Deficiency Affect Your Gums? Can iron deficiency affect your gums? A more common cause of anemia is an ongoing loss of small amounts of blood, such as during a woman’s menstrual cycle or chronic bowel disorders. If left untreated, iron deficiency anemia affects oral health. A condition known as anemia gums causes gums