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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
geographical tongue
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Feb 03, 2000 12:00AM
, Feb 03, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Jay,
Geographic tongue is a harmless condition that is manifested by patches on the surface of the tongue. The name comes from the shape of the patches; their irregularity resembles parts of a map. There is no treatment for this condition; it disappears on its own.
You can search Medline through this forum if you'd like additional iformation.
Geographic tongue is a harmless condition that is manifested by patches on the surface of the tongue. The name comes from the shape of the patches; their irregularity resembles parts of a map. There is no treatment for this condition; it disappears on its own.
You can search Medline through this forum if you'd like additional iformation.
I actually get a kick out of how people react to it! Once a two year old asked me to stick it out. When I did, he told me it was broken! lol
I also enjoy explaining to others about how - when I get sick, the lines on my tongue change. This gets them interested.
Hope I have been some help. Be glad you're different on your tongue and not some other, more obvious place.
God Made You the way He wanted You,
Courtney
I actually get a kick out of how people react to it! Once a two year old asked me to stick it out. When I did, he told me it was broken! lol
I also enjoy explaining to others about how - when I get sick, the lines on my tongue change. This gets them interested.
Hope I have been some help. Be glad you're different on your tongue and not some other, more obvious place.
God Made You the way He wanted You,
Courtney