Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Typically how long does a geographic tongue last? is it always present and persistent or life?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Tongue: In some individuals it is genetic ANS is lifelong and benign.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.9k views
Thank
Outbreaks: Vary in duration and can be painless or can cause pain. Each episode / situation and each individual is different. It usually is a lifelong condition which comes and goes. There is a ton of information on the web about it if you're interested. Hope this helps.
Answered 8/12/2013
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Typically is geographic tongue constant for the rest of your life?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
If you develop geographic tongue will it be present the rest of your life or come and go?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I just developed geographic tongue, will it be present for the rest of my life? Or can it come and go?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If you develop geographic tongue, will it always be present with your tongue having patches for the rest of your life?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
If you develop geographic tongue, will it be present the rest of your life or can it come and go? I had it as a baby and it went away until now.
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Typically how long will geographic tongue last? Months, years, or life?
Typically how long does geographic tongue last?
Typically how long do episodes of geographic tongue last in terms of months/years?
Typically how long does geographic tongue last? I've had it constantly for months, does it ever go away?
Does geographic tongue last for life?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
