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Why do black patches appear on the tongue?
Q: Today for the first time I noticed some black patches on my tongue. They were never there before. They neither hurt nor feel itchy. Could you please tell me what are these patches?
A:The pigmentation could be due to:
- Vitamin B6 deficiency.
- Intestinal parasites.
- Normal Pigmentation.
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