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Have Geographic Tongue And Fissures, Have A Transverse Crack With Teeth Intentions. Take Vitamin B. Suggest?
Question: I have geographic tongue and fissures. The fissures on my tongue are getting worse. I have one that runs down the center of my tongue and is quite deep. I have several other cracks starting. I currently have a transverse crack starting across the front portion of my tongue. My dentists says for my age (42 yr. old healthy female) it is one of the worst cases he has seen. My tongue seems swollen to me, with teeth intentions from my teeth on the sides of my mouth. The geographic tongue started about 10 years ago. The fissure part about 4 years and has very steadily gotten worse. It is to the point that I embarrassed to open my mouth when I am talking to people up close. And since I am a teacher, I am going to have to get over that. Please help and tell me that there is something to do for this. I take the B vitamins as recommended. Is there anything that can be done to the damage already done to my mouth? To stop it from getting worse? So you believe there is something that can be done for my tongue?
Hi there,
I have gone through your reports and medical history and I would like to inform you that Geographic tongue is a chronic inflammatory condition and usually it is asymptomatic and it may manifests due to a range of exacerbating foodstuffs, illness and stress.
As you have mentioned you had hysterectomy and gall bladder removal done, wide range of hormonal changes in the body may also contribute in worsening the geographic tongue.
Deficiency of zinc , vitamin B , pernicious anemia , juvenile diabetes are known to be associated with this condition so I would suggest you to get the blood tests done to evaluate the exact cause and to rule out the diagnosis.
In addition, you can get the BIOPSY done to confirm the malignancy.
Consult an oral surgeon with reports to get an opinion.
There is no specific treatment but the condition can be suppressed by many ways like;
Foods that cause irritation, burning or slight swelling of the tongue include tomato, eggplant, walnuts, cheeses, spicy foods, sour foods, mint, citrus so please avoid it.
Steroid ointment such as cortisone products may be applied topically for symptomatic treatment.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste USP, 0.1% can be applied to affected area at night to try and help.
Burning may also be reduced by antihistamines.
I hope this information helps you.
Dr.Farah Hussain.
I have gone through your reports and medical history and I would like to inform you that Geographic tongue is a chronic inflammatory condition and usually it is asymptomatic and it may manifests due to a range of exacerbating foodstuffs, illness and stress.
As you have mentioned you had hysterectomy and gall bladder removal done, wide range of hormonal changes in the body may also contribute in worsening the geographic tongue.
Deficiency of zinc , vitamin B , pernicious anemia , juvenile diabetes are known to be associated with this condition so I would suggest you to get the blood tests done to evaluate the exact cause and to rule out the diagnosis.
In addition, you can get the BIOPSY done to confirm the malignancy.
Consult an oral surgeon with reports to get an opinion.
There is no specific treatment but the condition can be suppressed by many ways like;
Foods that cause irritation, burning or slight swelling of the tongue include tomato, eggplant, walnuts, cheeses, spicy foods, sour foods, mint, citrus so please avoid it.
Steroid ointment such as cortisone products may be applied topically for symptomatic treatment.
Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste USP, 0.1% can be applied to affected area at night to try and help.
Burning may also be reduced by antihistamines.
I hope this information helps you.
Dr.Farah Hussain.
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Dr. Shanthi.E
I have had all the above mentioned blood work done, various autoimmune disorders, and had a biopsy done. All of these were normal.
Hello there,
It's great news if biopsy reports are good and no malignancy detected.
The condition will subside with time if proper care is taken.
As mentioned, avoid irritating foodstuffs and continue all the measures and topical applications (as I stated above). Continue with vitamin B supplements.
In addition start with vitamin C lozenges daily for a month - this helps in tissue repair.
Avoid alcohol; tobacco smoking and chewing; carbonated drinks and coffee.
Drink lot of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Hope this helps.
Wish you good health.
Regards
It's great news if biopsy reports are good and no malignancy detected.
The condition will subside with time if proper care is taken.
As mentioned, avoid irritating foodstuffs and continue all the measures and topical applications (as I stated above). Continue with vitamin B supplements.
In addition start with vitamin C lozenges daily for a month - this helps in tissue repair.
Avoid alcohol; tobacco smoking and chewing; carbonated drinks and coffee.
Drink lot of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Hope this helps.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Dr. Prasad
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