Close-up of a red,swollen tongue in anaemia. The condition of the tongue is affected in a number of blood disorders. Mild anaemias or deficiencies of iron,folate or vitamin B12 may result in a sore & inflamed tongue or mouth. The smooth appearance of this tongue is due to a loss of papillae (the projections associated with the taste buds). In addition,the cracked,inflamed appearance of the corners of the mouth are typical of a blood disorder | |
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