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I have enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue, they are painful, it almost feels like dry, cracked skin. my tongue has odd white patches, why?

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Dr. Thomas Marxen answered

Specializes in Periodontics

See a dentist: Wait a few days and see if your condition improves. Maybe you burned your tongue. If your tongue does not feel better or look better in a few days see a dentist.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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Dr. Elton Behner answered

Consult your: dentist for proper evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/6/2019

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A member asked:

I have enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue, they are painful, it almost feels like dry, cracked skin. my tongue has odd white patches, why?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Marxen answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Elton Behner answered

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

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