What should I do if my child sticks out their tongue?

Patient's question:

Starting around seven or eight months old, there were no lingual papillae on the tongue, and sometimes it would have patches of white and patches of red.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to the situation you described, pay attention to observing the damage to the mucosa, and they can be given a compound vitamin B or zinc sulfate preparation. Children with iron deficiency anemia should be supplemented with iron. Children with low stomach acid can take dilute hydrochloric acid orally. Children with candidiasis can be treated with nystatin.
There are many factors that can cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. If a child is confirmed to have hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor to start treatment immediately, cooperate with gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. Parents should pay attention not to develop picky eating habits in their children and maintain a balanced diet.

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