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Avatar m tn How long does Geographic Tongue typically last? Does it usually eventually go away? Or is it lifelong? If so, does it come and go? or is it usually persistent?
Avatar m tn How long does Geographic Tongue last? What causes it? and is it something you will typically have for the rest of your life once diagnosed with it?
Avatar m tn Typically does Geographic Tongue eventually go away or do you have this the rest of your life?
Avatar n tn This may be a condition called geographic tongue (because the tongue looks like a map) where the tiny bumps on the tongue called papillae fall off. The papillae are able to grow back though. :) The appearance of geographic tongue usually appears as depressed, smooth (sometimes rough or crater like) patches on the tongue.
Avatar m tn How long does Geographic Tongue typically last in terms of months/years? Is it something that eventually goes away or will this likely recur your whole life?
Avatar f tn Geographic tongue has been linked with various conditions including vitamin B deficiencies, zinc deficiency, anaemia, psoriasis or other skin disorders, allergies or autoimmune disorders, diabetes, stress, birth control pills, hormonal changes. Most thyroid conditions in developed countries are autoimmune - Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Graves' disease. Thyroid antibodies are recommended when thyroid disease is suspected. What other symptoms do you have?
Avatar m tn I exposed myself a month ago (performed fellatio) and within like.. a day or two I noticed I had developed "geographic tongue". Would that be a symptom of HIV infection so close to exposure? I still have it (along with a lump in my throat that won't seem to go away).
Avatar m tn I also suffer from having Geographic Tongue and I discovered that when I take B12 supplements, the lesions on my tongue disappear. As soon as I stopped taking the B12 tablets, the lesions came back. I also just discovered that I have a B12 deficiency, so perhaps that is the main reason why I have this issue. I have also noticed that when my tongue gets bad, I am about to have my period or I am suffering from stress. I think it is a combination of a lack of B12, hormones and stress.
Avatar m tn It's been a number of years since I was diagnosed with geographic tongue. I came onto the forums for another question about exercising, since I've pretty much learned to live with my tongue now, but I thought it couldn't hurt to ask. I know medicine is evolving everyday and although geographic tongue isn't lethal I was hoping there might be some treatment now? The technical name is benign migratory glossitis.
Avatar f tn No, geographic tongue is normal, and somewhat hereditary. I have had it for years and have also been tested for HIV multiple times. Plus, my neice has it on her tongue, so more than likely you are ok. You aren't going to get HIV from being near someone anyway, unless you are having sex with them unprotected. Just use protection.
Avatar m tn like geographic tongue. My question really is, can you use a tongue brush to remove geographic tongue? I can do this and want to confirm that this is a characteristic of this condition.
Avatar m tn Hi and sorry your going through this. The cause of geographic tongue is unknown, and there's no way to prevent the condition. The lesions on the tongue result from the activity of certain types of white blood cells that normally induce inflammation at the site of disease or injury. The reason for this immune system error isn't well understood. Some people with geographic tongue have a family history of the disorder. Therefore, genetics may be a contributing factor in some cases.
Avatar n tn Is it possible that geographic tongue can be a side effect from taking Protonix (Pantoprazole Sodium) delayed release tablets?
Avatar m tn Hello, Geographic tongue is characterised by irregularly shaped red, map-like smooth swollen patches on the tongue. The cause of geographic tongue is unknown but it tends to run in families and is associated with several different genes. Geographic tongue is a benign condition that usually resolves itself without causing any problems for the patient so most people do not require treatment but it may recur and be chronic and last for a long time.
Avatar m tn t rule out cancer but I would try the antifungal medication first. It is possible that its geographic tongue but most people who have geographic tongue notice their white/red pattern changes frequently. Have you noticed that or has it started to change recently only? The only way to completely rule out cancer is to have a biopsy performed and looked under a microscope. But if your dentist has ruled it out clinically, I would keep an eye on it and try the anti-fungals. If it improves, great.
Avatar m tn Hello everyone I have some questions that none seems to be able answear...i've been sufering from geographic tongue (bald patches on surface of tongue) my main concern is: I don't know if these patches are like open windows for other infections to go in like cuts or open sores I don't want to put my self at risk for any other diseases specialy during oral sex...
Avatar m tn How long does geographic tongue typically last? Does it usually go away? Does it come and go throught your life? Or is it always persistent?
Avatar m tn Less than 2 weeks later, I discovered my tongue was coated white. The symptoms seemed to match geographic tongue but I was initially diagnosed with oral herpes. I believed this diagnosis to be correct because I had recently learned my partner sometimes had cold sores. When the "outbreak" did not go away, I received a second diagnosis----oral thrush. I took medication daily but still the condition remained. I developed an oral infection which the dentist says was perodontitis.
728306 tn?1279333960 can anybody tell me if they had a tongue that looked a little crazy because i am so scared i have a tongue that looks crazy like a geographic tongue and the doctors say its normal to have it in some people but i did something stupid the other day i put it in geographic tongue and it said hiv so now i am about to go crazy i need to see if i am not the only one that has this please anyone
Avatar m tn Typically does Geographic Tongue eventually go away or do you have this the rest of your life?
Avatar n tn Geographic tongue does not cause pain Me: So your still saying I have geographic tongue? Doctor: Yes Me: *hits head on wall* After i got too sick to work they told me i had Sinusitis and gave me long drawn out treatments of antibiotics which got progressively more powerful until they gave me Ciprofloxacin (NEVER TAKE THIS EVER!) this made me incredibly sick and gave me a huge rash over my entire back which lasted over a year.
Avatar f tn “What causes geographic tongue? A: The cause of geographic tongue is unknown. Several factors have been proposed as possible causes such as emotional stress, psychological factors, habits, allergies, diabetes and hormonal disturbances. However, none of these factors have been conclusively linked to geographic tongue.” So it seems that no one knows what causes this condition However: “A condition that causes harmless tongue patches resembling smooth, red islands.
Avatar f tn Got what appears to be a rash on my tongue and after looking it up it appears to be geographic tongue and I was wondering if geographic tongue was indicative of any diseases. I recently posted on the HIV forum and was told I was in a no risk category but maybe Im just being stupid but I recently developed this rash that I never noticed before and was hoping for any insight on whether this is a symptom of any diseases. I also drink a lot and have been stressed a lot so maybe those contribute.
Avatar m tn Typically does Geographic Tongue eventually go away or do you have this the rest of your life?
Avatar m tn However, some weeks after the tonsillitis cleared, I got geographic tongue and a chronic dry cough. Both have now lasted for many months. Meanwhile I was prescribed another amoxicillin clavulanate course, multiple fluconazole courses for my tongue and multiple courses valaciclovir, umifenovir and codeine for the chronic coughing. Nothing seems to help to get rid of the chronic coughing and geographic tongue for good.
Avatar m tn However, some weeks after the tonsillitis cleared, I got geographic tongue and a chronic dry cough. Both have now lasted for many months. Meanwhile I was prescribed another amoxicillin clavulanate course, multiple fluconazole courses for my tongue and multiple courses valaciclovir, umifenovir and codeine for the chronic coughing. Nothing seems to help to get rid of the chronic coughing and geographic tongue for good.