Creator: Amrita Surendranath
Keywords: Geographic Tongue, Geographic Stomatiti, Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs

Written by Amrita Surendranath, B.Sc, M.Sc.
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Nov 19, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Doctor should I Consult for a Geographic Tongue?

A dentist should be consulted for a geographic tongue.

2. Does Geographic Tongue Leave a Scar and Lead to Loss in Sensation?

Geographic tongue does not leave a scar nor lead to loss of sensation.

3. Are there Other Oral Diseases that Lead to Patches on the Tongue?

There are other diseases with symptoms of patches on the tongue and they include:

Thrush
Syphilis
Oral Lichen Planus
AIDS
Oral cancer

Published on Nov 18, 2015
Last Updated on Nov 19, 2015

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