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What Is Meant By "geographical Tongue"?
Question: I seem to have developed a condition I had as a child - the condition is "Geographical Tongue" I don't remember the actual name of the condition - can you tell me how I can control this?
Brief Answer:
No treatment is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Geographic tongue is a benign condition due to unknown causes.
2. If you do not have any symptoms, no treatment is necessary.
3. If you have any symptoms it will be better to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment can be discussed.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
No treatment is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Geographic tongue is a benign condition due to unknown causes.
2. If you do not have any symptoms, no treatment is necessary.
3. If you have any symptoms it will be better to confirm the diagnosis and further treatment can be discussed.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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