Question 1

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 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

does circumvallate papillae causes cancer?

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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 4

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 5

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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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 6

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 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

white tongue and swollen circumvallate papillae?

Accepted Answer

Fungus?: It's impossible to make a diagnosis based just on one sign. However, the majority of common white lesions of the tongue are fungal. It's usually "candidiasis, " or what you might call "thrush." that's not something that easily goes away by itself. You should see a dentist & get some medication. More importantly, your dentist needs to rule out other problems which are potentially dangerous. Get help.

Question 10

circumvallate papillae on the tongue right side large as peas its normal or not ?

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Infection: Circumvallet papilla are larger than other papillas but they should all be the same size.You may have an infection.  If there is pain, swelling, fever then see a doctor.

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