tongue conditions Flashcards
glossitis
inflamed tongue
red
sore
swollen
papillae atrophy - smooth appearance
glossitis - causes
Fe anaemia B12 anaemia folate deficiency coeliac disease injury or irritant exposure
angioedema
fluid accumulating in tissues resulting in swelling
angioedema - 3 top causes
allergic reactions
ACEI
C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency (hereditary angioedema)
oral candidiasis
aka oral thrush
overgrowth candida in mouth
white spots/patches that coat tongue and palate
oral candidiasis - predisposing factors
inhaled corticosteroids anitb diabetes immunodeficiency, HIV smoking
oral candidiasis - Mx options
miconazole gel
nystatin suspension
oral fluconazole
geographic tongue
inflammatory condition where patches of tongue lose epithelium and papillae
tends to relapse and remit
geographic tongue - assoc
stress
psoriasis
atopy
diabetes
2 key causes strawberry tongue
scarlet fever
kawasaki disease
black hairy tongue
decreased shedding of keratin from tongues surface
papillae elongate and look like hairs
bacteria + food cause dark pigmentation
black hairy tongue -causes
dehydration
dry mouth
poor oral hygeine
smoking
black hairy tongue - mx
ensure adequate hydration
gentle tongue brushing
stop smoking
