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| Name | GEOGRAPHIC TONGUE - Benign Migratory Glossitis : Erythema Areata Migrans- What is Geographic Tongue? |
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| Video Discription | Welcome to Daily Dose of Medicine What Is Geographic Tongue? Geographic tongue is a condition that gets its name from patches that look like a map on the top and sides of your tongue. Doctors sometimes call it benign migratory glossitis or erythema migrans. The patches can come and go or change very quickly over days, weeks, or months. Geographic tongue is benign, which means it’s harmless. It isn't linked to an infection or cancer. It isn’t contagious, so you can’t catch it from or pass it to someone else. Signs and symptoms of the geographic tongue may include: Smooth, red, irregularly shaped patches (lesions) on the top or side of your tongue Frequent changes in the location, size and shape of lesions Discomfort, pain or burning sensation in some cases, most often related to eating spicy or acidic foods. Who gets a geographic tongue? Geographic tongue affects approximately 1–3% of the adult population worldwide. It is less common in children. The incidence is twice as high in women than in men. Geographic Tongue Causes and Risk Factors Geographic tongue happens when parts of your tongue are missing layers of papillae. Doctors aren’t sure exactly why you lose them. However, because the geographic tongue tends to run in families, it might have something to do with your genes. Geographic Tongue Complications Geographic tongue is a benign condition. It doesn't pose a threat to your health, cause long-term complications or increase your risk of major health problems. However, anxiety about the condition is fairly common because: The appearance of the tongue may be embarrassing, depending on how visible the lesions are It may be difficult to be reassured that there is, in fact, nothing seriously wrong Geographic Tongue Treatment To manage discomfort or sensitivity, your doctor may recommend medications such as: Over-the-counter pain relievers. Mouth rinses with an anesthetic. Antihistamine mouth rinses. Vitamin B supplementation, in some cases. What is the differential diagnosis for geographic tongue? (description) The differential diagnosis for geographic tongue includes: Oral candidiasis Oral psoriasis (rare) Oral lichen planus Trauma Herpes simplex Systemic lupus erythematosus Oral leukoplakia. Conclusion: What is geographic tongue? Geographic tongue is a condition that causes a map-like pattern to appear on the tongue. People with this condition have smooth, reddish patches surrounded by white borders on their tongues. The red areas are missing the tiny bumps (papillae) that naturally appear on the surface of the tongue. How common is geographic tongue? Doctors aren’t sure how many people have geographic tongue. Some doctors estimate that about 3% of the population has the condition, but it may occur more frequently. Who is affected by geographic tongue? Geographic tongue (also called benign migratory glossitis) is slightly more common in young adults, though doctors aren’t sure why. People who have psoriasis (a condition that causes scaly patches on the skin) and reactive arthritis (Reiter's syndrome) are more likely than others to have geographic tongue. The condition appears in people of all ages, including babies and children. How do people get geographic tongue? Doctors aren’t sure what causes geographic tongue, but they do know that it is not contagious. Because it often runs in families, doctors believe it may be inherited (passed down) from parents to their children. People commonly have other conditions along with geographic tongue. These conditions and diseases include: Psoriasis: Many people with geographic tongue also have psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition. Hormonal surges: Women who are taking oral contraceptives (birth control pills) have developed geographic tongue, possibly due to the female hormones in the pills. Vitamin deficiencies: People who don’t have enough zinc, iron, folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 are more likely to have geographic tongue. Fissured tongue: Doctors think there might be a genetic link between geographic tongue and fissured tongue, a condition that causes deep grooves or wrinkles on the tongue. What are the symptoms of geographic tongue? Red spots on the tongue: The red patches on the tongue appear in an irregular map-like pattern and are often surrounded by white or gray borders. They appear anywhere on the top, sides and tip of the tongue. The patches may come and go, and can change size, shape and location over time. Absence of papillae: The insides of the red patches are noticeably smoother because they do not have any papillae. Papillae are tiny bumps that coat and protect the entire tongue and help us chew food. Some papillae also have taste buds. Burning sensation: Some people with geographic tongue feel a stinging, tingling or burning sensation on their tongue, especially when eating. Discomfort is usually mild and can come and go along with the red patches. |
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