Question 1

underneath my tongue is swollen, not my tongue. (bottom front of my mouth.)  i think it's called sublingual papilla. also the lymphnode is swollen.

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Question ?: Your issue can be an infection, a blocked salivary duct, or a growth. More information would be needed to properly diagnose. Swellings under the tongue can become dangerous if they rapidly grow since they can push your tongue backwards, causing airway blockage. Please have your self evaluated at once.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

white tongue and swollen circumvallate papillae?

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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 4

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.

Question 5

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 sign of another more serious health problem like HIV infection or uncontrolled diabetes. Please, please see your doctor to get checked out!

Question 6

how can i treat a swollen foliate papillae? i saw my dentist who said it looks normal but the pain keeps coming and going? sore throat and metal taste in mouth too?

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Get Another Opinion: If you are experiencing a change in your mouth tissues, and we are talking about your tongue, something is causing this change. I recommend that you have an expert examine you and evaluate your medical history. Try a periodontist or an oral surgeon. Do it now!

Question 7

what does it mean if the back of your tongue is a little swollen?

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Virus : A virtual infection can do this.  So can allergies, post nasal drip, acid reflux, and other things.  You need to see a dentist to determine exactly what is going on. In your mouth.

Question 8

what causes swollen tastebuds at the back the tongue? i have them they are not painful.

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Let me explain: One of the most common reasons for the eruption of sores on the tongue, both on the surface and the underside is eating very hot food, that may irritate or burn the papillae causing swelling.
Having very spicy or salty food is also known to trigger swelling of the taste buds.
Exposure to toxins like alcohol, tobacco smoke, insecticides, etc.

Question 9

awaken with left side of tongue swollen , stuck to side of check. affects speech. back to normal within a few hours. happened x3 in a couple of months?

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See an allergist: Painless swelling that resolves within a few hours is called angioedema. It can be associated with hives, occur on its own, or can be associated with a few diseases. If you are on blood pressure medications such as lisionpril, (ace inhibitors), these are notorious for causing such symptoms. If you are  not, you should see a board-certified allergist/immunologist.

Question 10

what are swollen bump on the back of my tongue?

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Papilla: The large bumps on the back of the tongue are papilla. Without seeing a picture of those that you are describing it is impossible to determine if they are healthy or not.

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Underneath my tongue is swollen, not my tongue. (bottom front of my mouth.) i think it's called sublingual papilla. also the lymphnode is swollen.

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Swollen foliate papillae on right side of tongue?

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White tongue and swollen circumvallate papillae?

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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?

A member asked:

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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How can i treat a swollen foliate papillae? i saw my dentist who said it looks normal but the pain keeps coming and going? sore throat and metal taste in mouth too?

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What does it mean if the back of your tongue is a little swollen?

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What causes swollen tastebuds at the back the tongue? i have them they are not painful.

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Awaken with left side of tongue swollen , stuck to side of check. affects speech. back to normal within a few hours. happened x3 in a couple of months?

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What are swollen bump on the back of my tongue?

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