My son has been saying his tongue is itchy these past few days. I noticed some of his taste buds are

Patient's question:

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His detailed condition and consultation purpose: My son has been saying that his tongue is itchy these past two days, and his taste buds are very red and slightly swollen. I want to know what's going on.
Duration of the current illness: Two days:
Current general condition: Not in a very good mood, still saying it's itchy

Doctor's answer:

First, it could be glossitis, caused by a lack of vitamin B2.
Second, it might be general inflammation caused by food irritation, such as spicy food.
Third, it could be a reflection of a wind-heat cold on the tongue.
As for which one it is, it mainly depends on whether there are other accompanying symptoms.
In any case, it's not a serious issue—please don't worry. It's best to see a doctor.