Patches on the tongue; Tongue - patchy; Benign migratory glossitis
Treatment:
There is no treatment.
Expectations (prognosis):
Geographic tongue is a harmless condition, but it can be persistent and uncomfortable.
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your doctor if the symptoms last longer than 10 days.
Call the local emergency number (such as 911) if:
someone's tongue is severely swollen
someone is having trouble breathing, speaking, chewing, or swallowing
Review Date: 4/11/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, MD, FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Head and Neck Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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