10 Vitamin B6 Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Sores on the Tongue
Just as with cracks on the lips, vitamin B6 deficiency can cause changes in the tongue. This happens due to the disappearance of the little bumps known as papillae found on the surface of the tongue. The sores can be accompanied by swelling of the tongue, which can make both swallowing and talking difficult and painful.
Proper inventory of eating habits is important in determining if the signs on the tongue are indeed due to vitamin B6 deficiency since other nutrient deficiencies such as vitamin B12 and folate can also lead to similar manifestations. The sores usually disappear when the requisite amounts of nutrients are incorporated in the diet.
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