What causes geographic tongue in young children?
Disease description:
Today I took my baby to the hospital for a health checkup, and the doctor said the baby has migratory glossitis (geographic tongue). I'd like to know what causes migratory glossitis in young children?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
Geographic tongue in young children is generally caused by poor physical development, congenital nutritional deficiencies, or inadequate growth and development. It may result from weak physical constitution, and in most cases, the child's tongue coating shows peeling after birth. If the child is in good spirits and has normal immunity, observation without special treatment is usually sufficient. Congenital nutritional deficiency during development may lead to lack of vitamins or trace elements, which can be improved appropriately through supplementation of trace elements, vitamin B complex, dietary adjustments with fruits and foods rich in these nutrients, or medication if necessary.
