Why is my tongue cracked?

A cracked tongue is marked by one or more fissures on the tongue surface. It has multiple causes, ranging from poor nutrition to anemia. read more

A cracked tongue is when pronounced grooves, cracks, or fissures appear on the tongue’s surface. A cracked tongue may be sore, sensitive to certain foods, tingly, or feel completely normal other than the obvious texture differences. read more

Fissured tongue is a benign condition affecting the top surface of the tongue. A normal tongue is relatively flat across its length. A fissured tongue is marked by a deep, prominent groove in the middle. read more

These are the characteristics of a fissured tongue: Cracks, grooves, or clefts appear on the top and sides of the tongue. These fissures only affect your tongue. Fissures on the tongue vary in depth, but they may be as deep as 6 millimeters. Grooves may connect with other grooves, separating the tongue into small lobes or sections. read more