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I have what looks to be three taste buds on the side of my tongue that look like little spikes. they are not painful, but it feels like i have a hair?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Tongue: Sounds like inflamed lingual papillae which are like little spikes and can get enlarged from dehydration, trauma like spicy foods or alcohol. Make sure you drink enough liquids and gargle with salt water. can take time to go away. Check it out with an ent if it persists

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have what looks to be three taste buds on the side of my tongue that look like little spikes. they are not painful, but it feels like i have a hair?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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