[kimmyrose86]

sorry about the photos its kinda hard to keep a 3yr old still with his tongue out lol anyway this is my sons tongue thought u all may find it kinda interesting

Symptoms:
The top side of the tongue is covered in small protrusions called papillae. In a tongue affected by geographic tongue, red patches on the surface of the tongue are bordered by grayish white. The papillae are missing from the reddish areas and overcrowded in the grayish white borders. Whitish/yellow discoloration of the tongue is frequently due to a yeast infection. The small patches may disappear and reappear in a short period of time (hours or days), and change in shape or size. While it is not common for the condition to cause pain, it may cause a burning or stinging sensation, especially after contact with certain foods. Foods that sometimes cause irritation, burning or slight swelling of the tongue include tomato, eggplant, walnuts, sharp cheeses, spicy foods, sour foods, mint, candy and citrus. Geographic tongue may also cause numbness. Coexistence of fissures of the tongue is often noticed. Chemicals, such as mouth washes and teeth whiteners, can also aggravate the condition. Lesions may occasionally occur on sites other than the tongue in the condition areata migrans.

Cause:
Its cause is uncertain, though it tends to run in families and is associated with several different genes, though studies show family association may also be caused by similar diets. Geographic tongue is more commonly found in people who are affected by environmental sensitivity, such as allergies, eczema, and asthma. Some think that it may be linked to stress or diets high in sugar or processed foods.[citation needed] Its prevalence also varies by nationality (0.6% of Americans, 4% of young Iraqis, 2% of young Finns) and gender (females are affected three times more than males). Causes vary, but may include vitamin B deficiencies, allergies, and hormonal changes. Geographic tongue is said to occur more often in women, especially during high hormonal times, such as during ovulation or pregnancy, and while taking birth control (generally around the 17th day).
Studies show there is a link between geographic tongue and psoriasis.

Treatment:
While there is no known cure or commonly prescribed treatment for geographic tongue, there are several ways to suppress the condition, including avoiding foods that exacerbate the problem. Some individuals report relief from chewing mint leaves or sucking on a mint candy or gum during a flareup. Some people in the UK who have sensitivity to certain fruits, e.g., strawberries, tomatoes, pineapple etc., have been prescribed zinc supplements by health professionals, which has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the incidence of the condition. Some people affected by geographic tongue also report that taking vitamin B supplements causes the condition to go away temporarily. Steroid ointment may be applied topically for symptomatic patients.[1] Burning may also be reduced by taking antihistamines. The condition is usually asymptomatic and insignificant; persistent pain is rare.

[pinkshadedgirafe]

thats crazy. i wonder if it affects how things taste to him

[kimmyrose86]

well he says nothing hurts it and still eats hot foods i dont no about taste tho he does tend to not eat much when he has it going on

[GODREKR]

Judging by your avatar, I see your family has a thing for togues. innit?

[kimmyrose86]

maybe

Originally Posted by GØÐRËKR ↗

Judging by your avatar, I see your family has a thing for togues. innit?

[GODREKR]

Hmm, intriguing. jk

[collaredgirl65]

Thanks for sharing.

[Slanger]

it sucks for him,i was born with that and there is nothing to be done about it. his taste buds will always move about,and spicy stuff will kill him as he gets older,i cant even eat bell peppers any more,and yea it just sucks,hope his don't act the way mine does

[kimmyrose86]

oh really im sorry to hear that iv been told that ppls tongues crack aswell does yous do that? with ryley is tongue slowly loses all his taste buds right up to the back then they come back for about 2 weeks then they start to go again..

Originally Posted by Slanger ↗

it sucks for him,i was born with that and there is nothing to be done about it. his taste buds will always move about,and spicy stuff will kill him as he gets older,i cant even eat bell peppers any more,and yea it just sucks,hope his don't act the way mine does

[Faline]

Thanks for sharing