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Inflamed circumvallate papillae for a few months. what could be the reason?
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Tongue inflammation: Hi, that could be due to Acid reflux, Allergy causing posterior nasal discharge, eating and drinking hot food and drinks, eating spicy food, biting on tongue, Alcohol, smoking and poor dental hygiene.
Answered 6/4/2017
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