Aetiology
Common causes of glossitis are deficiencies of:
- iron
- folate
- vitamin B12
Other causes include:
- antibiotic usage
- other vitamin deficiencies, including riboflavin and nicotinic acid
Many cases, especially in the elderly, are idiopathic.
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