10 Symptoms of Anemia
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #6: Glossitis
In iron deficiency anemia, the tongue may appear to lose the papillae leading to a shiny and bald appearance. This is known as atrophic glossitis. There is also paleness seen in the mucous membranes in the oral cavity and other parts of the body.
There is a higher tendency of oral ulceration. Pernicious anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency can also lead to glossitis where the tongue can be described as “beefy” or “fiery red” in appearance. It can also be sore and have patchy red lesions.
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