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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Acute or chronic inflammation of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] usually secondary to an infectious, physical, chemical or metabolic cause.
Acute or chronic inflammation of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] usually secondary to an infectious, physical, chemical or metabolic cause.
Involves treating the primary cause. Removal of any foreign objects or diseased teeth. Systemic antibiotics for bacterial causes. Debridement, 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwashes, lingual curettage (in the case of a deep foreign body) may also be used to treat glossitis. Nutritional support should be offered if required.
Involves treating the primary cause. Removal of any foreign objects or diseased teeth. Systemic antibiotics for bacterial causes. Debridement, 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwashes, lingual curettage (in the case of a deep foreign body) may also be used to treat glossitis. Nutritional support should be offered if required.
<big><b>Also see [[Glossitis, Ulcerative]]</b></big>
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Tongue_-_Pathology]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Cat]]
[[Category:Tongue_-_Pathology]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Dog]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Cat]]
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