swollen red spot glands on Tongue left and right side

[mednep]

I need help by a physician to cure my tongue problem. As of some weeks ago I seem to be having an odd problem on my tongue (after the tonsil problem) , it started out with swollen on my tongue left side and right side. ( it looks like  swollen red spot glands). When I eat some hot thing ( hot means  Chilli like) and Citrus things the red spot on my tongue increases.

I need your suggestion and help.

Thank you
BASA

[mednep]

Thank you for your reply
I have also consult with a physician in my country he preferred me a multi vitamin (mainly Vitamin B complex, C, folic Acid and so no ) for 30 days. Hope that will care me!!!

If you are a doctor and provide me your email, I will send you the picture of my tongue

Thank you for your kind suggestion and information

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hi,

To me it seems like Geographic tongue(benign migratory glossitis).

Geographic tongue is characterised by irregularly shaped red, map-like smooth swollen patches on the tongue. A white border sometimes surrounds them. It is also known as benign migratory glossitis because the appearance is constantly changing. Although geographic tongue is benign (harmless) it may persist for months or longer, and often recurs. Often there are no symptoms but burning or irritation of the tongue is common, particularly with hot or spicy foods.
Lesions are usually confined to the tongue but they sometimes arise elsewhere in the mouth or on the lips.
The exact cause is unknown but the following factors have been linked with the condition:

It occurs more commonly in patients with psoriasis, especially pustular psoriasis
There are also associations with diabetes, anaemia, atopy (asthma and/or eczema) and stress
In some patients particular foods seem to be a trigger, especially cheese
Clustering within a family suggests genetic involvement
Geographic tongue is a benign condition that usually resolves itself without causing any problems for the patient so most people do not require treatment. There is no known cure. If there are associated medical conditions, treatment of these may improve the appearance of the tongue.

Discomfort may be treated with a mouth gargle or rinse containing antiseptic and anaesthetic agents. Topical corticosteroids may also be helpful for occasional use eg. triamcinolone in dental paste applied several times a day when required.

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted.