Tingling sensation in the tongue: A full guide Ever notice your child's tongue sticking out when they move or concentrate? It's not just a quirky habitit's a neurological clue that tells us what's happening behind the scenes in their Tingling tongue and anxiety: Causes, treatment, and more Geographic tongue, also called benign migratory glossitis, is a harmless condition that makes the surface of your tongue look patchy, almost like a map. The exact cause isn't fully known, but genetics,