Hello doctor, I am having a strawberry tongue with the red bumps all over my tongue. I have been seeing a doctor and taking the amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate tab and a vitamin tab and a topical gel (dentogel) but I am unable to see any improvements. Is there any thing to worry please reply.

Dr. Karun GuptaDentist8yrs exp

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Sir strawberry tongue is itself a condition not a diagnosis. It has associated underlying conditions .to name a few it could be Conditions that can cause strawberry tongue include: Kawasaki disease Kawasaki disease is rare. It?s not clear why some people develop it and others don?t. It?s most common in children, but it can occur at any age. The primary sign of Kawasaki disease is inflamed arteries. More visible symptoms include: high fever rash red, irritated eyes that can have a thick discharge peeling skin chapped lips swelling in hands and feet Allergies Food and drug allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, including a strawberry tongue. Medication and food allergies can also cause other symptoms like: itchy, water eyes rash scratchy mouth difficulty breathing In severe cases, an allergy can be life-threatening. First aid you should know: How to treat allergic reaction � Scarlet fever Strep throat that isn?t treated properly can turn into a bacterial illness called scarlet fever. Most people with scarlet fever have a white strawberry tongue at first. In a few days, their tongue may turn red. Other symptoms of scarlet fever include: a red rash over large portions of your body a flushed face high fever sore throat headache red lines in the folds of your skin, such as those around your groin This illness is most common in children ages 5 to 15. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Toxic shock syndrome is a life-threatening disease. As well as strawberry tongue, it causes symptoms such as: a sudden high fever nausea vomiting diarrhea headache an achy feeling all over If it?s not treated quickly, TSS can be life-threatening. TSS is commonly connected to the use of tampons, but it can also occur in people who stuff gauze or tissue in their nose to stop a nosebleed. You should seek emergency medical attention if you have the symptoms of TSS. Vitamin deficiency Low levels of vitamin B-12 and folate can cause a strawberry tongue, but this deficiency will likely be diagnosed if you experience its more common symptoms. These symptoms include: weakness fatigue memory difficulties balance problems Glossitis, a swollen tongue that is smooth, is very similar to strawberry tongue. It can also be a symptom of this deficiency. If your condition fits nay of these you would come to know what it is. If not, go to a nearby dental clinic/dentl hospital get a clinical examination of the tongue followed by a histopathological examination if required and treatment will be provided accordingly.  

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