red & white patches

Question 1

How would you manage a patient with geographic tongue?

Answer 1

1. Avoid acidic and spicy food.
2. Advise Benzydamine HCL (difflam) oral rinse prescription.

Question 2

Would you refer a patient for geographic tongue?

Answer 2

No - unless unsure or the tongue is persistently sore which then the pt would be tested for other conditions (e.g: anaemia).

Question 3

Symptoms of Geographic Tongue

Answer 3

• Areas of erythema surrounded by a raised, white border.
• Exacerbated by red patches on the tongue.
• Potential family history.
• Lesions come and go.
• No lymphadenopathy.

Question 4

Which condition shows inflammation of the tongue with a glossy look associated with haematinic deficiencies (e.g: anaemia).

Answer 4

Glossitis