Does Hiv Cause Geographic Tongue

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Geographic Tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello
This is geographic tongue
Is anyone here with either HIV or just severe stress having a problem with this
http://www.usc.edu/hsc/dental/opath/Cards/GeographicTongue.html
I have this along with some other symptoms
Thank You

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geographic tongue

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi there, all. So, I have geographic tongue which seems to be a benign condition. However, I read on the Johns Hopkins site that geographic tongue is an unusual form of psoriasis that is more commonly seen in HIV positive people. I tested neg. at... Read more »

To Dylan & Mark Re: Geographic Tounge

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey Mark and Dylan
Or anyone who knows anyting about geographic tongue
You can read my posts Im one of the original Dirty Dozen and one of the last to fall
One of the main problems I have in acepting I don't have HIV is this Geo tongue Ive had it now... Read more »

Thrush or Geographic tounge

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I have white patches on my tounge only mostly near the tip and sides in front. They seem to be like craters with white borders. My tounge also burns really bad. There are also a few tiny little red spots that hurt too. Does this sound like thrush or... Read more »

geographic tounge

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i found out by my dentist that i have got geograhic tounge.
i have looked it up all over the net and i cant find anything about it. and how it is caused, and if there is any treatment for it, and will it go away. i am afraid to laugh, or talk due to... Read more »

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The Q and your response on the PubMed articel on cortisol and geographic tongue

Dr. Pierone:I am a bit confused by a Q to you (which consisted of an extensive PubMed quote)and your answer.Basically, the quote suggested high cortisol levels for HIV infected people as well as chronic geographic tongue. You seemed to validate both...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Sorry if the previous answer was confusing. I was responding to a question from someone with HIV infection that had high cortisol levels measured by his endocrinologist. I was speculating about whether high cortisol was a bad thing or good thing... Read more »

Geographic tongue, follow up Q

Thanks for your answer on geographic tongue. I spoke with my doctor too, who says that the cause is still unknown, but that some surmise that it could be related - in some cases - to an autoimmune problem or other immune issue.My question is this:...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

I see geo. tongue in both HIV-infected and HIV negative persons-- I'm not aware of any information about the prevalence of the condition-- so I can't say if it's more common in our population. BY... Read more »

Geographic Tongue & Timing

First of all, Merry Christmas! I had unprotected vaginal (condom broke) sex with a woman I hadn't known long and haven't seen since the incident. 7-10 days later I had a sore throat for a week. Two weeks following that, I got a weird...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello GT-Man,Your repeatedly negative HIV-antibody tests out to six months are definitive, conclusive and WOO-HOO-able. HIV is not your problem. No way. No how. No additional HIV tests (including a PCR DNA) are warranted. Please note the vast... Read more »

I wrote earlier about geographic tongue and lichen planus...

I sent you a question very recently, but I've learned a few things after doing some further research. I mentioned that I noticed patches in my mouth that appear translucent with a bluish or whitish tint. I think this is probably leukoedema,...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

Oral Hairy Leukoplakia (OHL), the vast majority of the time, appears on the lateral border of the tongue as a white, corrugated, asymptomatic lesion. The manifestation you have described does not sound at all like OHL, but rather very much like... Read more »

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