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Low iron and sore tongue?
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Low Iron & Tongue: Patients with iron deficiency may develop an inflamed, sore, and and swollen tongue. The tongue will appears pale and smooth due to low levels of hemoglobin in the blood and the loss of finger-like projections on the surface of the tongue.
Answered 2/17/2020
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Look up Anemia: Low iron can cause oral problems but is usually treatable with supplements. Your physician can help.
Answered 1/10/2016
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