Question 1

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 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

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 4

are there any speculations as to what causes geographic tongue? any modern studies?

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Yes: It is a mild fungus condition that is benign migratory glossitis -nothing to worry about -really a variation of normal and not true pathology
no treatment indicated.

Question 5

what causes geographic tongue? is it permanent?

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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 6

what causes geographic tongue and is there any treatment for it?

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Normal variant: Geographic tongue is a normal variant of anatomy, and there is no treatment for it.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

are there any possible causes/reasons for geographic tongue?

Accepted Answer

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.

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