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My daughter has this and her pediatrian called it a "geographic" tongue. As long as your doctor has ruled out thrush, it is nothing to worry about.

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Could it be thrush? You should check with your pediatrician.

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Q: What are white discolorations on a child's tongue but not thrush?
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I think i have thrush on your tongue its white right in the middle and very sore and itchie please help?

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