“Deep fissures can result in collection of food within the groves, causing discomfort,” it warns.
“Association of fissured tongue with geographical tongue can lead to burning sensation while having spicy food, which is due to geographical tongue.”
And a study, published in BMC Oral Health, found that in a group of 22 patients with decreased B12 levels, eight had fissured tongue as a symptom.
What to do if you think you have scrotal tongue
Dr Bhardwaj advised: “In some cases the patient with such tongue can suffer from sensitivity and burning with certain foods, therefore avoiding citrus and spicy foods can be advised.
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