Question 1

what helps geographic tongue?

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Avoid tobacco,hot sp: First of all avoid spicy hot food, tobacco, smoking, toothpaste with additives or heavy flaovoring.For pain use over the counter pain relievers, mouth rinses with anesthetics, steroid applied directly on tongue, and antiinflamatory
if still not better see your doctor or dentist.

Question 2

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 3

is geographic tongue permanent?

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Some times Yes: Geographic is the result of loss of hair like papilla on the tongue , may look scary but harmless  most of the time cause is unknown ,  or if it is due to lack of Vitamins   , chemotherapy  , drug reaction etc  papilla may grow back , in general  will be permanent.

Question 4

how do i cure geographic tongue?

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Try several things: No cure, but many things in use.  Antihistamines, tylenol, (acetaminophen) rinsing with topical anesthetics, anxiolytics.  This is generally a benign and relatively asymptomatic condition.

Question 5

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 6

can geographic tongue come and go?

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Yes: That is why it is referred to a geographic tongue   it takes on a different ' geographic ' appearance routinely as the papillae of the tongue change.

Question 7

does geographic tongue stay forever?

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It can : Geographic tongue is a harmless condition that does not need any treatment, so do not worry about it.  It can come and go over time.

Question 8

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 9

how long does geographic tongue last?

Accepted Answer

A long time: The bald patches vary from day to day and month to month and in different areas of the tongue.  Generally it lasts years and may never fully go away.  The good news is that it is benign and harmless without any need to treat.  Some patients may experience sensitivity to spicy or other foods and then need to limit those foods accordingly.

Question 10

do children outgrow geographic tongue?

Accepted Answer

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.

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