Geographic tongue is a condition that causes harmless tongue patches which resemble smooth red islands. This condition results from the loss of tiny hair-like projections (papillae) on the tongue's surface. The papillae loss appears as smooth red patches of various shapes and sizes. This condition does not require any medical treatment. However, the doctor might recommend over-the-counter pain relievers, mouth rinses with anesthetics, and antihistamine mouth rinses to reduce discomfort.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the images attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For better diagnosis, I need some more information.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concerns. Having treated similar presenting patients at my practice, I want to let you know that it is not a cause for worry.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would be really helpful if you send the picture of your tongue along with picture of the teeth.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like the infection is probably fungal (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) in origin.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and the attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I am very sorry for the discomfort.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mostly these things are fungal ulcers. Repeated attacks means low immunity which appears after emotional and psychological stress.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the picture, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) the most probable diagnosis is geographic tongue. The most common cause is vitamin deficiency.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.You seem to have a condition called geographic tongue, which is self-limiting. There is no exact cause of the disease, but stress can cause this.
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