Question 1

is enlarged circumvallate papillae contagious? my girlfriend has it and i woke up with it this morning

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Wel: I think you're just describing a large papilla er this is not contagious

Question 2

have enlarged circumvallate papillae and is painful whenever i swallow, i smoke weed/tobacco and have thrown up recently want to know whats causing it?

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There are any of: a number of potential causes for your symptoms. It would be reasonable to stop smoking for a few weeks and see if things improve. If not then you should see a health care provider for evaluation.

Question 3

recently i had enlarged circumvallate papillae i've taken antibiotic, did mouthwash and took antibacterial tablets and nothing? i have a weird mouth taste and my mouth is dry most of time what'swrong?

Accepted Answer

Self medication: Self medication is counter-productive and may be dangerous.  Enlarged papillae doesn't mean that they are infected (so antibiotic's wrong) or inflamed (so mouthwash's wrong).  See professionals, both your Dentist and your Physician.  What you think are large papillae may be normal, or may have a physical cause.  Weird taste and dry mouth may be due to meds, systemic disease, syndrome.  See Pros.

Question 4

i have had recurrent inflamed papillae that move around only tongue the past two months, enlarged circumvallate papillae that do not hurt but i can feel them on the back of my throat and a chronic red throat but again not painful. these inflamed tastebuds

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See your dentist: for further evaluation especially since it had been recurring for over 2 weeks. There is a special oral screening device to determine your condition.  Based on the findings , you may need to be referred to as an oral surgeon, an EENT,..depending on the complexity of the case.

Question 5

inflamed circumvallate papillae for a few months. what could be the reason?

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Tongue inflammation: Hi, that could be due to Acid reflux, Allergy causing posterior nasal discharge, eating and drinking hot food and drinks, eating spicy food, biting on tongue, Alcohol, smoking and  poor dental hygiene.

Question 6

my friend have circumvallate papillae and she sucked me so i may get infected?

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Don't Worry: Brian, as far as I know, everyone has circumvallate papillae on their tongues. These are larger round bumps on the tongue (near the throat)

Unless you have the wrong terminology, don't worry.

Question 7

right side circumvallate papillae is bit larger than left side. it sometimes pain. is there anything to go for biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Do not biopsy now: this part of your mouth and taste bud may have been burned or irritated.you may have a small Sand-like particle what we call a stone in the duct. you may have a viral infection or even a small area of healing and repair from trauma.many times this will repair on its own. I would wait one month before I was serious about a biopsy I think it will get better.

Question 8

does circumvallate papillae causes cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Their presence is normal - these taste- bud containing papillae are part of normal anatomy of the tongue. They may become inflamed usually due to viral or bacterial infections.

Question 9

how long does it take for circumvallate papillae to go away?

Accepted Answer

They don't: Circumvallate papillae are they large taste buds on the back of you tongue. They are a normal part of your tongue and do not go away. If they get inflamed and/or irritated they usually heal and go back to normal in 5-7 days.

Question 10

what is circumvallate papillae and are they normal?what they do and why they come from?please

Accepted Answer

tongue bumps: On the back of your tongue are several larger bumps than normal taste buds. These are entirely normal and are part of your tasting and digestive apparatus.

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Recently i had enlarged circumvallate papillae i've taken antibiotic, did mouthwash and took antibacterial tablets and nothing? i have a weird mouth taste and my mouth is dry most of time what'swrong?

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