Question 1

white. stuff. on. back.of tongue .

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Thrush?: Thrush could present like that.  People with diabetes or who have been on recent antibiotics or who use steroid pulmonary inhalers (e.g. Flovent) are at higher risk.  Sometimes it is just the surface of the tongue shedding and will resolve with hydration and hygiene (brush it or use a tongue scraper).  Rarely, it can be a sign of more serious problems so if it doesn't resolve then get it checked.

Question 2

what a normal back of your tongue look like?

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Normal is: A generic term and can differ between people.  Visually you can google normal back of tongue to see images and diagrams.  If concerned please consult with your physician or dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

why does a child have white stuff on the back of their tongue?

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Just tongue: The tongue is made of many hair-like processes.  They grow and shed on a regular basis.  They look white, pink, red, etc.  The white that is only on the tongue is just tongue.  If there is thrush, there will be white coating inside the cheeks and lips.

Question 4

can a person who has bit off their tongue through injury have it sewn back in?

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BITTENtongue: Yes of course it can be sewn back.Tongue has a very good blodd supply and it helps to heal faster then other cuts, and the healing is pretty fast.

Question 5

is it normal for the back of the tongue to be darker than the front? when i pulled my tongue out i noticed the difference in color.

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Not usually : not usually. If you have any symptoms, have your doc or an oral surgeon look at it.

Question 6

i have randomly been discovering i have bitten my tongue (every 2 weeks or so). usually i notice in the morning, and it is always far back and painful?

Accepted Answer

Possible seizures: You may be suffering from nocturnal seizures with those types of symptoms.  You should bring this up with your primary doctor so they can examine what you're referring to as the bite marks and see if they decide that a consult with a neurologist may be appropriate.  Wanna chat in a private session?  www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi   Key Code:  PDXFNR

Question 7

are bumps at the back of tongue normal?

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Yes: They are called circumvallate pappilae

Question 8

why is my back portion of tongue raised?

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Taste buds: These form an elevated row of bumps on the dorsal posterior surface of your tongue.

Question 9

taste buds back of tongue normally large?

Accepted Answer

large taste buds: The taste buds at the back of the tongue on top
are the ones that sense bitter foods/things
but have a dentist look for a better diagnosis.

Question 10

what causes bumps on the back of your tongue?

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Lingual tonsils: Raised areas at the base of tongue (behind the curvature of tongue) are a normal variant of lymphatic tissue, like tonsils and adenoids. In fact they are called lingual tonsils and help form a protective ring of lymphatics in throat like immigration checkpoint against invading bacteria and viruses. They can cause snoring and sleep apnea. If recently enlarged then can be a sign of disease.

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