Question 1

what are common tongue diseases in adults?

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Mostly Benign: Most tongue afflictions are benign.  However, the one that is most destructive, of course is cancer.
Make sure your dentist or hygienist does an oral cancer exam every time you get your teeth cleaned.

Question 2

what are tongue diseases caused by?

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Many things.: Tongue diseases include infections such as black hairy tongue, cancers of the tongue, developmental problems such as bifid tongue and so on.

Question 3

can we differentiate with pictures and explanation between fissured and pathological tongue disease? i am worry  and not sure what i have.

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Yes and no: Fissured tongue really isnt a disease.  It's just a characteristic that some people have.  For an example, i've included a photo of fissured tongue.  There are differing degrees as well, some more or less pronounced.  If there is a concern that you have some sort of pathology, see a dentist for a professional opinion.

Question 4

what do you suggest if i have bumps in back of tongue help.. (picture)?

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Bumps are normal: There are lots of taste buds on your tongue. Small bumps in the front and large bumps in the back. The ones in the back usually are aligned in an arrow pointing forward in the center.

Question 5

what do you think about my big papilla? it is half brown.you can see it in my gallery.it is on the left of the picture, at the top of the tongue.

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Normal: Though attention-getting, these are normal  "taste buds" and you need need not worry.

Question 6

i have a painless, smooth red patch on my tongue, as seenin my profile picture. what is it?

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Internet Diagnosis?: The picture is small and the red patch even smaller and honestly is not big or clear enough to tell you what we think with any degree of certainty. Median rhomboid glossitis, a growth or something else? Pure guesses!  was it always there or recently formed? You will need to see your general dentist, oral surgeon, pcp or ENT specialist for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 7

hi i have a red patch on my tongue since 3 years , i am smoker, pls advice me about it. or should i send you the pictures....? thanks

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Smoker tongue lesion: 43 F Hi i have a red patch on my tongue since 3 years , i am smoker, pls advice me about it. or should i send you the pictures....? ANS: 1. stop smoking now. 2. show the spot on your tongue to your doctor. Let us know what is found.

STOP SMOKING NOW!

Question 8

there are bumps in a v shape on the back of my tongue is it serious or normal? a few people told me its normal and everyone has it. i can provide a picture if needed.

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Quite Normal: They are called the circumvallate papilla.

Question 9

ulcer on tongue lining since 2 months. please click link for picture. what could this be ? http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2ujozyh&s=5#.umtvqbbccp0

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variety - see below: Tuberculosis, cancer, lupus, behcet syndrome can all produce persistent ulcers.  Needs oral surgeon evaluation asap.

Question 10

woke up this morning with a very red and slightly elongated uvula. its long enough that i can lay it on my tongue when my mouth is closed. i have a picture if it helps. i just need to know if with time it will rerun to normal color and size or if somethi

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Swollen uvula: Inflammation, infection, allergies and heat injury are some of the causes of temporary swelling of the uvula (edema). Since it is made of soft loose tissue, the change can be very pronounced and alarming to see. It will go down with time. Salt water gargles can help. If it persists or is accompanied by significant pain, high fever, or problems swallowing you should see your doctor.

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Can we differentiate with pictures and explanation between fissured and pathological tongue disease? i am worry and not sure what i have.

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What do you suggest if i have bumps in back of tongue help.. (picture)?

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What do you think about my big papilla? it is half brown.you can see it in my gallery.it is on the left of the picture, at the top of the tongue.

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I have a painless, smooth red patch on my tongue, as seenin my profile picture. what is it?

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Hi i have a red patch on my tongue since 3 years , i am smoker, pls advice me about it. or should i send you the pictures....? thanks

A member asked:

There are bumps in a v shape on the back of my tongue is it serious or normal? a few people told me its normal and everyone has it. i can provide a picture if needed.

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Ulcer on tongue lining since 2 months. please click link for picture. what could this be ? http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2ujozyh&s=5#.umtvqbbccp0

A member asked:

Woke up this morning with a very red and slightly elongated uvula. its long enough that i can lay it on my tongue when my mouth is closed. i have a picture if it helps. i just need to know if with time it will rerun to normal color and size or if somethi

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