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Alternative Names: Patches on the tongue; Tongue - patchy; Benign migratory glossitis Symptoms: a map-like appearance to the surface of the tongue smooth, beefy red patches and lesions on the tongue patches that change location from day to day soreness and burning pain (in some cases) Signs and tests: Your doctor will usually diagnose this condition based on an examination of your tongue. Tests are usually not necessary.

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