10 Geographic Tongue Symptoms
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Burning Sensation
During active periods of geographic tongue, a burning sensation can be felt on the tongue surface. This can be very uncomfortable or even painful. The pain can be managed with over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen.2Shareef S, Ettefagh L. ‘Geographic Tongue.’ 2020 Aug 10. In: StatPearls /[Internet/]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32119353
Cold compresses can help soothe the geographic tongue during an outbreak. The outbreak periods can last from a few days to several weeks. A dermatologist can confirm a diagnosis of geographic tongue and offer treatment options.2Shareef S, Ettefagh L. ‘Geographic Tongue.’ 2020 Aug 10. In: StatPearls /[Internet/]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32119353
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