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How do you treat enlarged circumvallate papillae?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have some enlarged bumps and white lesion on the back of my tongue. I thought that I had a gum problem because my saliva was often brownish and I had a funny taste in my mouth. Now, I believe that I have some fungus infection. It looks exactly like on the pictur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through all the data posted. From the picture posted (attachment removed to protect patient identity), those bumps seen on the tongue are suggestive of enlarged or swollen circumvallate papillae.There are four types of papillae on the surface of the tongue ... Read Full »
My baby has a lip and tongue tie. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My 8 weeks old baby girl has a lip tie and posterior tongue tie. She is gaining weight adequately as I have a good supply but I have noticed latching problem. Her latch is shallow and makes a clicking sound on breastfeeding. It pulls on and off frequently. As she is nursing frequently,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What do you mean by a lip tie? Is it a cleft? Is it possible that you take a picture and send? If your baby is taking breastfeeds adequately and gaining weight adequately, then do not worry about the tongue tie now. We shall wait. If there is any problem with speech ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest treatment for swollen circumvallate papillae.
Query: Hello doctor, I have enlarged circumvallate papillae from the last 45 days. How do I get rid of it? What medicines are suggested? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normally, circumvallate papillae are enlarged structures at the base of the tongue. So it is normal to have enlarged papillae and it does not need any treatment especially if you do not have any symptoms like pain, swallowing difficulty, etc. Also, there is unlikely ... Read Full »
I have a white-coated tongue with bleeding bumps. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing tongue issues, and so far, doctors have not been able to identify the problem. I have a white coating on my tongue, which does not seem to disappear. There is also a cluster of bumps in the middle of my tongue that occasionally bleed. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I appreciate the clear pictures you have provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), which are quite helpful. It is evident that the tongue patch is not purely white; it is a combination of white a... Read Full »
I have a lump at the base of my tongue with drainage down my throat. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male in good health. I have had drainage down my throat. And I have been diagnosed with GERD and laryngeal reflux. I have a lump at the base of my tongue, and I have attached the images of it. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your concerns, bumps in the back of the tongue in the picture are called circumvallate papillae, which are normal (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). You do not have to worry. However, if you have any symptoms like bleeding from the mout... Read Full »
I have a hard bump at the bottom of the mouth. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a hard bump at the bottom of my mouth, which I noticed a couple of days ago. I am not sure if it is something to be concerned about. It is hard and hurts little if I touch it. Not sure what it is or why I have it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good morning. I hope you are well. Thank you for approaching icliniq. I saw your query and saw the picture attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I will help you to solve your doubts. Certain people will have ulcers and bumps like this due to improp... Read Full »
My tongue seems to be pale and raised on the sides. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I decided to look at my tongue a couple of days ago, and it seems to be pale or raised on the sides. I am not sure if this is normal or if it is something to be concerned about. I accidentally bite my cheeks and tongue while I am trying to sleep (I sleep on my sides with my arm pressi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am wondering where to start at first. So let us talk about your oral hygiene. Maintain oral hygiene properly, and I think you are using a hard bristles toothbrush. An electric toothbrush is not well to develop oral hygiene properly. 1. Do not get... Read Full »
I have inflamed taste buds without any burning sensation or pain. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have inflamed taste buds without any burning sensation or pain for the past three weeks. But those in the back have reduced in size whereas those in middle and front of my tongue are mildly inflamed now. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Please attach a photograph of your tongue for proper evaluation. Read Full »
What can cause a red patch on the folate papillae?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a habit of chewing tobacco. I have reddish patch on the foliate papillae since last month. I have visited a doctor. He told me that it might be due to the wisdom tooth sharpness and does not suspect erythroplakia. He smoothens the edges of the tooths three days ago and advised D... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ulcers in the mouth can be because of many reasons, most of which are benign. We need to answer a few questions to arrive at a diagnosis. Are the lesions on both sides of the tongue? Does it hurt when you eat spicy foods? Has the lesion regressed from the time you visite... Read Full »
What should I do for enlarged tongue papillae with redness and burning sensation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male. I do not use any medications except vitamin B complex for three weeks now. But the problem is my tongue has enlarged papillae (taste buds), and it is red on the sides and the whole front of the tongue. It is also a bit white on the top (it was more white in col... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for briefing the problem in concern. I had a detailed look at the pictures you have sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There are no abnormalities that I can see on the dorsal or ventral aspect of your tongue. It does not look like candidiasis ei... Read Full »