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Papillae at end of tongue are raised and feel irritated by end of day. in morning they have shrunk some. taste is off. possible cause?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Too many: Too many possible causes of irritation of the tongue to list here. Diet changes, ingestion of caustic materials, poor dental hygiene, viral illnesses, medications are some of the causes.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 1/18/2016

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