Enlarged foliate papillae on side of tongue is it normal

Question 1

I had some enlarge papillae on my tongue is this normal or something serious to worried about ?

Answer

Guess normal : Papillae seen on tongue are the taste buds. Take care !

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Question 2

Foliate papillae that is on the side of the tongue. i have one that is dark redish black pretty far back on one side. did not bite it or change diet. ?

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See a dentist: Depending on your age and lifestyle (smoking, drinking), lesions on the lateral border of the tongue can be quite concerning. Especially if they are d... Read More

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Tricky to say: wihtout seeing it, it's pretty tricky. One of the pappilae being different from the others is a bit unusual. Discoloration of the tongue from food or ... Read More

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Question 3

Foliate papillae pain in right side of tongue had it years ago but went away now back.left side fine. what would cause this?

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Pain: From trauma, burn, neurologic disorder, GERD, infection, and a host of other possibilities. Please see an Oral Surgeon or an ENT for evaluation.

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Question 4

Swollen foliate papillae on right side of tongue?

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Examination: Any pain, bleeding, or (as in your case) swelling should be investigated. Please schedule with an Oral Surgeon.

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Question 5

Is the foliate papillae on both sides of tongue and is everyone's different because mines are red small bumps?

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Fungiform are pink: They are located on the front two-thirds of the tongue on both sides. they look a bit like a small mushrooms and red-pink in color. Respectfully.

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Question 6

I have a swollen foliate papillae on the left side of my tongue and it is slightly pointed like a skin tag. it is flesh colored and not very painful. i removed part of the top part myself. should i be concerned?

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It should clear: up on it's own. Don't mess with it. See a dentist if it persists.

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Question 7

Inflamed foliate papillae on right side of tongue with an ulcer like hole in between for 3 weeks. now having a sore throat too. doesn't smoke or drink?

Answer

Evaluate: If any oral lesion persists beyond 10-14 days, immediate evaluation is required. Please see a specialist Oral Surgeon.

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Question 8

Is it normal to see the vallate papillae in a healthy tongue? is it normal they look like swollen red bumps? or is it an indication of something wrong when also having a white coated tongue?

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Thrush: A swollen red tongue with a white coating sounds like thrush (yeast infection of the mouth and throat). This is very rare in an adult and is often a s... Read More

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Question 9

Hi, my tongue is yellow and my papillae are enlarged. i am terrified of getting black hairy tongue. what should i do?

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See Dentist: You may have an oral fungal infection, especially if you have been taking an antibiotic. Please see your General Family Dentist for diagnosis and tre... Read More

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Question 10

I have two small red dots (behind my lower canine and upper canine) and my tongue is strawberry red that is sore near the front-side. it hurts occasionally. also, my papillae have been popping out on top and beneath my tongue?

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Allergy?: Could be a response to a new food or medication. If it persists, I recommend a dental visit to determine the source. Good luck.

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Enlarged foliate papillae on side of tongue is it normal

I had some enlarge papillae on my tongue is this normal or something serious to worried about ?

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Foliate papillae that is on the side of the tongue. i have one that is dark redish black pretty far back on one side. did not bite it or change diet. ?

Foliate papillae pain in right side of tongue had it years ago but went away now back.left side fine. what would cause this?

Swollen foliate papillae on right side of tongue?

Is the foliate papillae on both sides of tongue and is everyone's different because mines are red small bumps?

I have a swollen foliate papillae on the left side of my tongue and it is slightly pointed like a skin tag. it is flesh colored and not very painful. i removed part of the top part myself. should i be concerned?

Inflamed foliate papillae on right side of tongue with an ulcer like hole in between for 3 weeks. now having a sore throat too. doesn't smoke or drink?

Is it normal to see the vallate papillae in a healthy tongue? is it normal they look like swollen red bumps? or is it an indication of something wrong when also having a white coated tongue?

Hi, my tongue is yellow and my papillae are enlarged. i am terrified of getting black hairy tongue. what should i do?

I have two small red dots (behind my lower canine and upper canine) and my tongue is strawberry red that is sore near the front-side. it hurts occasionally. also, my papillae have been popping out on top and beneath my tongue?

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