what are the causes of atrophic glossitis

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what  are the causes of atrophic glossitis

thomaster · Answer

bacterial and viral infections can cause it but there are a lot more causes. many are on this page: http://is.gd/G77xSO

anonymous · Answer

thanks too much. can you tell me more about syndromes associated with atrophic glossitis

thomaster · Answer

-Anemia and other B-vitamin deficiencies
-oral lichen planus
-erythema multiforme
-aphthous ulcer
-pemphigus vulgaris
-syphilis

anonymous · Answer

Causes

    Diabetes Mellitus
    Anemia
        Folic Acid deficiency Anemia
        Vitamin B12 DeficiencyAnemia
        Iron Deficiency Anemia
    Other possible Vitamin Deficiencies
        Pyridoxine deficiency
        Riboflavin deficiency
        Niacin deficiency
    Anti-cancer drugs
    Riley-Day Dysautonia Syndrome
Conditions Associated with Glossitis

Amyloidosis

Celiac disease

Chemical irritants

Drug reactions

Local infections (especially candidiasis)

Nutritional deficiencies (e.g., iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin)

Pernicious anemia

Protein-calorie malnutrition

Sarcoidosis

Sjögren syndrome

Systemic infections (e.g., syphilis)

Vesiculoerosive diseases (e.g., pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome)