What is a geographic tongue is it dangers or is it due to stress

Not dangerous: Geographic tongue is an inflammatory condition of the tongue affecting approximately 3%. It is characterized by discolored regions of taste buds or sometimes even cracks in the surface of the tongue. The condition is usually chronic, and frequently manifests after eating any of a range of exacerbating foods, or during times of stress, illness, or hormonal surges.

Don't worry : Geographic tongue is a common benign condition that requires no treatment. It can change its appearance from time to time but it will not change into anything serious. Don't worry about this.

Geographic Tongue: It is completely benign. Many people have it (erythema migrans) for a long time without ever knowing it. Some people note it is sometimes more active than others but it almost always looks different daily which is why we call it what we call it erythema=red migrans=moves so the redness moves around on the tongue. It also looks like a map! it does not go away but is nothing to worry about.

Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue is a harmless benign condition that is not linked to any infection or cancer. Two other names for this condition are erythema migrans or benign migratory glossitis. And it appears to be more common in women than in men. It is usually asymptomatic but can cause mild discomfort or burning. Anti-inflammatories such as advil (ibuprofen) are effective. The areas are "maplike" and can move around.

Benign. A normal genetic variation. Not associated to any pathologic entity.