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.
What does geographic tongue indicate?
Geographic tongue results from the loss of tiny hairlike projections (papillae) on your tongue’s surface. This papillae loss appears as smooth, red patches of varying shapes and sizes. Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue.
Is geographic tongue precancerous?
The first form is classified as a mouth (or oral) cancer and the second form is classified as an oropharyngeal cancer. Oropharyngeal cancer refers to cancer that occurs in areas of the throat near the back of the mouth. Geographic tongue is not related to oral cancers and is not a premalignant condition.
How do you treat granulomatous cheilitis?
There is no definitive treatment for cheilitis granulomatosa, and this is complicated by the poorly understood mechanism of disease. Corticosteroids are widely used for CG and have been shown to be effective in reducing facial swelling and preventing recurrence [1] but have side effects when used long-term.
Is granulomatous a cheilitis?
Granulomatous cheilitis is a rare, idiopathic, inflammatory disorder which usually affects young adults. It is characterized by persistent, diffuse, nontender, soft-to-firm swelling of one or both lips. Various treatment modalities have been suggested.
What are some tongue diseases?
Causes of Tongue Infection, Disease, and Pain
- Canker Sores.
- Thrush.
- Oral Lichen Planus.
- Geographic Tongue.
- Tongue Cancer.
- Transient lingual papillitis.
- Tongue Trauma.
- Vitamin Deficiency.
Why won’t my geographic tongue go away?
Even though this condition is harmless, you should still see a dentist or doctor if you develop patches on your tongue that do not go away after a couple of weeks. These patches can indicate geographic tongue, but they could also be a symptom of a more serious condition.
