Èlustering within a family suggests genetic involvement In some patients particular foods seem to be a trigger, especially cheese There are also associations with diabetes, anaemia, atopy (asthma and/or eczema) and stress It occurs more commonly in patients with psoriasis, especially pustular psoriasis The exact cause is unknown but the following factors have been linked with the condition: Lesions are usually confined to the tongue but they sometimes arise elsewhere in the mouth or on the lips. The discomfort may come and go over time and may worsen at certain times of a women's menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Often there are no symptoms but burning or irritation of the tongue is common, particularly with hot or spicy foods. However, it appears more commonly in females than males and more frequently in adults. Although geographic tongue is benign (harmless) it may persist for months or longer, and often recurs. It is also known as because the appearance is constantly changing. Tongue inflammation Tongue infection Smooth tongue Glossodynia Burning tongue syndrome A.c Geographic tongue is characterised by irregularly shaped red, map-like smooth swollen patches on the tongue. Fingerlike projections on the surface of the tongue (called papillae) are lost, causing the tongue to appear smooth. C Glossitis is a condition in which the tongue is swollen and changes color.
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