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What Does A B12 Deficiency Tongue Look Like?

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What Does A B12 Deficiency Tongue Look Like? Nutritional deficiencies include iron, folate and vitamin B12 deficiency. B12 deficiency will also make the tongue sore and beefy-red in color. Glossitis, by causing swelling of the tongue, may also cause the tongue to appear smooth. Among women, low-estrogen states may cause a “menopausal glossitis”. How do

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