Question 1

what causes geographic tongue?

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Unknown: Geographic tongue is a benign condition where parts of the tongue swell and other parts become smooth, leading to a MAP like appearance. The cause is unknown.

Question 2

what can cause geographic tongue?

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Normal: It's also called migratory glossitis. It has a slight female predilection. There are two types of structures on the tongue. Filliform and fungiform papillae. The former tend to wear away faster than the later.  There is no worry about 1-2% of the population have it. Not a contagious condition and no treatment is necessary. That's the quick answer. Don't worry about it as there is no treatment.

Question 3

do children outgrow geographic tongue?

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No: This is not a real problem it is just a condition that some people have, like having freckles.  There is nothing wrong with this diagnosis.

Question 4

what is geographic tongue and what causes it?

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Tongue looks mappish: Geographic tongue is one which has smooth red patches, whose forms can change regularly and appears as a map;  the smooth areas lack the usual papillae (projections on surface of tongue). Benign condition, but can be uncomfortable. Causes include vitamin b deficiencies, hot or spicy foods, and alcohol, or unknown. If patches are white, or problem becomes severe, see dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 5

are there any possible causes of geographic tongue?

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Unknown: The condition is just that : a condition , not a disease per se.
In some cases it is associated with psoriasis of the skin.

Question 6

does anyone know anything about geographic tongue causes?

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Usually painless: True geographic tongue is painless and requires no treatment.  If your tongue is irritated then something is irritating it.  This could be a medication, cigarette smoke, a certain toothpaste.  If irritated talk to your doctor or dentist, or if persistent, an ent.

Question 7

are there any possible causes/reasons for geographic tongue?

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None known: It is really still a mystery why some people develop geographic tongue.  There are some suspicions that a vitamin b deficiency may contribute, but still no real answer.

Question 8

are there any theories or speculations as to what causes geographic tongue?

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No good theories: …although i speculate that geographic tongue may be associated with a keen intelligence.

Question 9

what causes geographic tongue? is it permanent?

Accepted Answer

Not really known...: There are several theories that have been proposed for the cause of benign migratory glossitis, aka geographic tongue. Because the condition looks microscopically similar to the pattern observed in psoriasis, some oral pathologists believe that there may be a common autoimmune cause.

Question 10

can tea cause geographic tongue?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Unless the tea is so hot it burns your tongue and damages the papillae, it is unlikely.  We are not 100% sure why people get geographic tongue, but it is associated with things like ibs and celiac disease.

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