Question 1

what is dysphagia? is it a problem with the tongue not pushing the food back at the right time?

Accepted Answer

Trouble swallowing: Many causes, mostly involve the nerves and muscles of the throat. Need a doctor to assess the severity....Complex actions in swallowing, involving tongue, soft palate and throat.Vocal cords have to close too so the food doesn't fall into the airway.

Question 2

i have small fleshy  lumps on back of my tongue about 20. feels like food stuck on my tongue. they just appeared outa nowhere.  painless.  but annoyin?

Accepted Answer

Papillae: The circumvallate papillae are dome-shaped structures on the human tongue that vary in number from eight to twelve. They are normal and are responsible for some of sweet and bitter sensory tastes.

Question 3

been having a recurrent painful bump on my tongue.  i have bitten it by mistake a couple times, sometimes it seems to come back if i eat certain foods?

Accepted Answer

Bite carefully: Next time (my bad!). Get reassurance from ur dr or dentist that it's a benign condition from repetitive trauma and nothing serious.Take care!

Question 4

9 days ago my tongue hurt(right side back)a lot on sour food and when streching it(like to remove food residuals from gums).it was stinging pain like it was teared.then it got a lot better but still on sudden moves or streching it might hurt again?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds like you should see yourDentist for examination to determine if burn, scratch, trauma was involved. I would also ask your Dentist to create the best oral hygiene program for you, because it sounds like what you are doing now's causing harm.

Question 5

can food build up on back of tongue lead to discolored teeth?

Accepted Answer

Not likely.: Teeth become discolored because of deep colors of certain types of food, beverages, smoking, genetics, aging and also from tarter buildup on your teeth, which stain very easily. To find out more about this, i would strongly suggest that you have that conversation with your dentist.

Question 6

i just had a food allergy and now i have bumps on back of tongue i that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is: If you have had an allergic reaction it is normal have those bumps.  Its as if your taste buds went a little haywire.  Give it a week or two to resolve.  Call your doctor if you develop ulcers or bleeding.

Question 7

the back of my tongue like where my uvula is but on my tongue is like a light brown and at the edge of the brown is a light red line around it but the front of my tongue is normal. it wasn't like this this morning i ate school provided food?

Accepted Answer

: May I suggest that you brush your teeth and tongue really well and then check to see how it is tomorrow morning.  Don't forget to floss.

Question 8

feeling of food crumbs on left back of tongue. 4 days. no pain. gp couldn't see anything serious. is this an allergy/anxiety or something serious?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Believe in Healing Powers of your Body.
Feel Relief as your GP  did not see anything serious.
Since you do not have pain, and it is “FEELING” of food crumbs on left back of tongue, it is likely Anxiety.
Anxiety can be due to stresses of relationships, marriage, separation, divorce, parenting, work, finances, and health of loved ones
If symptoms continue, see a Therapist.

Question 9

my tongue is red and it burns. i didn't burn it and i don't eat spicy food. it lasts for about 2 weeks and eases up, but doesn't go away. then it comes back. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

This : This type of problem is best diagnosed by a healthcare professional who will do a physical exam and be able to see your tongue.

Below is a link that describes some possibilities as to the cause of your condition.

Question 10

my husband has not been able to eat solid foods for about 5 months now. he says it's as if his tongue wont allow the food to go down. the food gets stuck at the back of his tongue and he cant swollow. what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Needs timely eval: He is experiencing dysphagia that you can review on different sites, including Wikipedia. Causes are functional, as seen in strokes, for example or anatomic, infectious or caused by abnormal growth. Timely assessment is critical as otherwise it may result in nutritional deficit and significant weight loss.

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What is dysphagia? is it a problem with the tongue not pushing the food back at the right time?

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I have small fleshy lumps on back of my tongue about 20. feels like food stuck on my tongue. they just appeared outa nowhere. painless. but annoyin?

A member asked:

Been having a recurrent painful bump on my tongue. i have bitten it by mistake a couple times, sometimes it seems to come back if i eat certain foods?

A member asked:

9 days ago my tongue hurt(right side back)a lot on sour food and when streching it(like to remove food residuals from gums).it was stinging pain like it was teared.then it got a lot better but still on sudden moves or streching it might hurt again?

A member asked:

Can food build up on back of tongue lead to discolored teeth?

A member asked:

I just had a food allergy and now i have bumps on back of tongue i that normal?

A member asked:

The back of my tongue like where my uvula is but on my tongue is like a light brown and at the edge of the brown is a light red line around it but the front of my tongue is normal. it wasn't like this this morning i ate school provided food?

A member asked:

Feeling of food crumbs on left back of tongue. 4 days. no pain. gp couldn't see anything serious. is this an allergy/anxiety or something serious?

A member asked:

My tongue is red and it burns. i didn't burn it and i don't eat spicy food. it lasts for about 2 weeks and eases up, but doesn't go away. then it comes back. what could it be?

A member asked:

My husband has not been able to eat solid foods for about 5 months now. he says it's as if his tongue wont allow the food to go down. the food gets stuck at the back of his tongue and he cant swollow. what could be the problem?

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