Conditions Associated With A Fissured Tongue

Genetic Link

The genetic link to fissured tongue is not entirely understood, though the condition does seem to be passed on from one generation to the next. Part of the challenge in understanding the genetics of fissured tongue is it is a feature of other syndromes with genetic links, making it difficult to find a clear link to the root cause. Another issue is the likelihood of having fissured tongue increases with age, and the condition may appear in individuals without a family history of fissured tongue. It is unclear whether genetic factors simply predispose patients toward having the condition at some point or predispose them to an earlier onset of the condition.

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