Patient's question:
A few days ago, I took my nephew to the hospital for a physical check-up. The doctor said he has a vitamin B2 deficiency. What does this mean? Does a lack of vitamin B2 cause illness? We all eat the same diet, so why does he have a deficiency? What is the treatment for this?Doctor's answer:
Friend, hello. A deficiency in vitamin B2 often leads to the occurrence of oral ulcers, oral inflammation, or symptoms on the tongue, typically (geographic tongue). Geographic tongue usually appears as ulcers that resemble a map. Generally, oral vitamin B complex is recommended for prevention and treatment. It's also important to consume more vitamin-rich foods in daily life, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, which are high in vitamin B content.