Can iron deficiency cause bumps on the tongue? The link to atrophic glossitis
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According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, and it can affect your oral health in unexpected ways. Rather than causing bumps on the tongue, iron deficiency leads to the disappearance of the tiny, normal bumps, leaving the surface smooth and shiny in a condition called atrophic glossitis.
