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No. It is not. It does tend to run in families, but this is not from it being contagious, but just because family members might share genes that cause this condition.
You can treat the condition by not eating or drinking things that make it worse. For more information, see the site from the Mayo Clinic.
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Can you get your tongue pierced with geographic tongue?
Yes. I have geographic tongue, and have had it pierced twice.
Is geographic tongue hereditary?
I believe it is. My grandmother has a geographic tongue and I do too.
What is global tongue?
Look up "geographic tongue" for explanation, same thing...
Why do you have cracks in your tongue?
A tongue that is constantly peeling for almost no reason at all is called a geographical tongue. Geographic tongue is a harmless (benign) oral condition that gives your tongue a map-like, or geographic, appearance. The distinct look of geographic tongue occurs when parts of your tongue are missing the layer of small bumps called papillae. This causes irregularly shaped smooth, red patches to form on parts of your tongue, like a rash. Although geographic tongue may look alarming, it doesn't cause any health problems and isn't associated with infection or cancer. Geographic tongue is usually painless but can sometimes cause tongue discomfort and increased sensitivity to certain substances. Geographic tongue often heals in one area and then moves (migrates) to a different part of your tongue. Geographic tongue is also known as benign migratory glossitis. If you have further issues that are of concern please contact your doctor as soon as possible.
What does geographic tongue look like?
Ask Gene Simmons.
If you have a geographic tongue and you kiss someone can they feel it?
No, not at all. They don't even notice. I've been told I'm a great kisser by almost every person I kissed. Maybe its because of my tongue, I don't know. But nobody has ever noticed. Also, I don't stick out my tongue and show it to people I'm dating either, so they would never know. It is not contagious so who cares. No need share.
What is the red blisters on the back of your tongue?
There are multiple factors that could cause a tongue to develop red blisters. Vitamin deficiencies, geographic tongue, scarlet fever and Kawasaki syndrome are among these factors.
What are White circles on the tongue that are red in the center?
White circles on the tongue could be many things. It could be mouth sores, it could be a geographic tongue, or it could be a reaction to something the person ate.
How does geographic tongue looks like?
Geographic tongue can look different ways...in a fairly mild case, the tongue would have a slight loss of taste buds alongs the edges of the tongue. In a mre typical case, there would be what looks like bald patches on the tongue with white surrounding the patch, being clearly visible. A more severe case may develope a crack, some being 1/4 of a n inch deep.
What are white discolorations on a child's tongue but not thrush?
My daughter has this and her pediatrian called it a "geographic" tongue. As long as your doctor has ruled out thrush, it is nothing to worry about.
What is map tongue?
One of the places where taste receptors are found is on the tongue. These can be mapped. Sweet is usually found in greater numbers on the tip.
If your life partner has a rash inside of his anus is it ok for you to give him anal pleasure with your tongue?
You should wait until the rash clears up, just in case it is contagious.
