What are the dark spots on the tongue?
Patient: I am 26, 5ft 3 and iron deficient. I also have recurrent vaginal thrush. I have had dark spots on my tongue since I was quite young. My tongue is a bit thick as well. Should I be concerned and what might be wrong with me? Also can these go away? If so, how? I also have purplish colour on the side of my tongue which I only got this year. Could this be because I have taken iron tablets? Doctor: Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.Iron deficiency does not cause these kind of pigmentation, it can be possible that these are racial pigmentation, means in some people they are present since childhood and there is nothing to worry about it , as they do not cause any problem.But keep observing them, if in future there is problem in them then go for the examination and treatment.Hope it will help you.