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I had some enlarge papillae on my tongue is this normal or something serious to worried about ?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Guess normal : Papillae seen on tongue are the taste buds. Take care !

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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