Geographical tongue in pregnancy

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Asked for Female, 35 Years

I am 27 weeks pregnant. I have had marks in my tongue since 10 weeks.. it doesn't hurt or anything.. but it keeps on changing its shape and size.. when I looked online I got to know that it is called geographical tongue. Sometimes it is less visible and then sometimes there are huge marks.. Why does this happen? How to cure it?

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Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 6 yrs exp Udaipur

Hi, I am Dr. ATUL KUMAR NIMAWAT MS ENT Geographic Tongue (Benign Migratory Glossitis). It is a harmless inflammatory condition of the tongue where red, map-like patches with slightly raised borders appear. The exact cause is not known. It is considered a benign variant of the tongue’s surface pattern. Possible associations: hormonal changes (common in pregnancy), nutritional deficiencies (iron, vitamin B12, folic acid), allergies, stress, and genetic predisposition. It is not infectious, not precancerous, and usually does not cause long-term problems.

Next Steps

Usually no treatment is required, as it is a self-limiting condition.

Health Tips

Maintain good oral hygiene.

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