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A member asked:
The dentist said i had geographic tongue, so what is that?
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A pattern: The medical term is benign migratory glossitis. It is normal, a pattern that forms and can move around.
Answered 10/25/2012
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Map-like appearance : Geographic tongue, also known as benign migratory glossitis) refers to an inflammatory condition in which the tongue has a map-like appearance due to discolored areas of the taste buds. The patches will change patterns and sometimes people will feel like a burning sensation with certain foods like citrus, sour, or spicy foods.
Answered 5/21/2015
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Patches on tongue: Geographic tongue is a common condition thought to be caused by auto immune response. Many people have it and lead a normal life. It may become sore or irritated more easily than some tongues. I suggest you google wikipedia for more info.
Answered 9/9/2013
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Benign: Patches of papilla, the little bumps on your tongue, smooth out. Sometimes comes and goes. It's a normal anatomic variation.
Answered 7/24/2014
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