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Q: Cracked Tongue!

asked by: bob_saget on July 25th, 2005

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Since as far back as I can remember, i've had a tongue that has a whole bunch of cracks on it. It has a pretty big one right down the middle, a bunch of little slits on the sides. When I was born the doctor told my mom that I have a geographical tongue but i've looked up what a geographical tongue is and realized that at one time I had it but not anymore. Now it's just a bunch of cracks. There isn't anything on any website about a cracked tongue so I wondered if anybody can tell me why I have it or much less anything about it at all. Also, no it doesn't hurt at all, i'd just like to know what it is.

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replied on July 27th, 2005

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Look up fissured tongue. It sounds like that.

CWB02

replied on August 24th, 2005

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Bob Please Email Me

Bob I have the same problem. I have a tounge that has cracks all in the sides and on the top since birth I think I have never said anything about it but im 18 now and its seems like its getting worse. Please email me I want to find a cure for it.

bottleOwater19

replied on August 25th, 2005

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Re: Bob Please Email Me

cwb02 wrote:

bob I have the same problem. I have a tounge that has cracks all in the sides and on the top since birth I think I have never said anything about it but im 18 now and its seems like its getting worse. Please email me I want to find a cure for it.

i have the same thing! Nothing will happen my mom has had it her whole life as well! And it hasnt really gotten worse some of the crackes may get deeper but its fine! I dont know what it is called but everything should be fine :lol:

Sharona

replied on July 27th, 2009

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I to have a tongue with same crackings as you all. Doctor said Geographical Tongue is what it is called. Right now mine is burning like it is on fire and has been for 2 months. My gums burns and the palate of my mouth off and on. I am fed up with it 3 doctors and non did anything. Thinking of going to UCSF a specialist there about it. It is so painfull start early morning until about late evening sometime 24/7. Sharon

healthyagain

replied on September 21st, 2009

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Tongue cures?

Dr. Katz claims he can cure it with tongue cleaning and TheraBreath Oral products.

Depends on he cause. Stress depletes minerals and vitamins, medications and other factors bring the onset, however, not certain that supplementation would reverse it.

Tim McMahon says he can cure it with his information:

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