Q: I have had geographic tongue for almost two years. It's unsightly and sometimes quite painful, but my ENT assures me it's ...

I am taking several vitamins for my tong problem. I have a sore tonge and a split in the middle of my tongue that causes me a lot of pain. No GP seems to be able to solve my problem? Any suggestions ...

*Median rhomboid glossitis: A fungal infection can cause small areas of smooth and shiny tongue tissue, usually in the middle back of the tongue. Burning and itching may occur.

Her tongue problems also disappeared just after three days following the injection. According to the researchers, glossitis tends to crop up in up to 25 percent of patients with the deficiency.

As your doctor has assured you, geographic tongue is not a health risk. Glossitis refers to inflammation or swelling of the tongue. This inflammation can cause tenderness, pain or a burning sensation.

As your doctor has assured you, and as the word “benign” in the medical name states, geographic tongue is not a health risk. Glossitis refers to inflammation or swelling of the tongue.