Question 1

hi, doctors. i have done 8 cmia & 2 elisa since day 97 to day 234 with non reactive results. do the test results rule out symptoms? i think i got geographic tongue, is it symptom of hiv?

Accepted Answer

: Those results prove you do not have HIV. Anyway, "geographic tongue" would never be the only symptom or sign of an HIV infection.

Question 2

i have a geographic tongue and small boils under the lip androof of mouth. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Call dentist: Geographic tongue is a benign condition and no treatment is needed for this.  But boils, and white spots are a different matter completely and this should be evaluated by your dentist.  There are many causes for this that can only be diagnoses by your dentist.

Question 3

how can painful geographic tongue be treated? mine flares severely from a variety of foods. no allergies i'm aware of. sores arise, too, from spicy or acidic foods, often. very painful. what can i do to heal tongue/mouth?

Accepted Answer

: Stay away from food or liquids that causes you discomfort. Your tongue will gradually heal. Good Luck

Question 4

about how long does a person have geographic tongue for? i've been diagnosed with mildly irritating geographic tongue. my dentist gave me some mouth rinse but said that there isn't really anything else that he can do, and that it may go away on its own. i

Accepted Answer

The : The condition may resolve on its own, but is unpredictable, so no one can give you a definitive answer.

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Question 5

does geographic tongue last for life?

Accepted Answer

RIght now...: Yes, it is thought to be a condition that you will have to deal with the rest of your life.  Science is always making advancements, so there may be a solution in the pipe.

Question 6

does geographic tongue persist for life?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The physical signs of geographic tongue tend to come & go over time. However, the condition never goes away completely. There can be extended periods when you don't really see or notice anything, but that doesn't mean it's gone. For the vast majority of people, there really aren't any serious symptoms--the tongue just looks a bit weird. Alcohol, heat, and spicy foods might burn, but it's harmless.

Question 7

does geographic tongue go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue is a harmless condition with no known cause. It may last for a long time, it may disappear and then re-appear.
One possible cause is a vitamin b deficiency.
Avoid irritating it with hot, spicy foods.

Question 8

will geographic tongue eventually go away?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: First make sure your dentist has diagnosed you as having geographic tongue.  The length of time is uncertain although it usually lasts for long periods of time and may never go away.  However, it is a harmless benign condition and nothing to be concerned about.

Question 9

does geographic tongue usually eventually resolve?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although some people have an active geographic tongue their whole lives.  It's benign.

Question 10

typically does geographic tongue eventually resolve?

Accepted Answer

Geographic Tongue: The condition is benign but the cause is mostly unknown. The condition may disappear over time, but it is impossible to predict if or when this may happen.

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Hi, doctors. i have done 8 cmia & 2 elisa since day 97 to day 234 with non reactive results. do the test results rule out symptoms? i think i got geographic tongue, is it symptom of hiv?

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I have a geographic tongue and small boils under the lip androof of mouth. what do i do?

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How can painful geographic tongue be treated? mine flares severely from a variety of foods. no allergies i'm aware of. sores arise, too, from spicy or acidic foods, often. very painful. what can i do to heal tongue/mouth?

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