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Papillae on tongue

2020-08-29 15:13:20
Hi, I have  papillae on tongue since one month. They are on the left side of tongue (4 nos). Its been 15 days since I am having a tablet of zincovit daily but till now no improvement. Papillae are not paining. Please advise. Thank you
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Hi. Papillae are normal for everyone, if you could have added some pictures it would be better to have comment So you have any other symptoms of burning , swelling, pain?? Need to know details about the history to give advise
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Hello Taste papilla are normal structures. If the bulk of the tongue is less, these papillae become prominent.Nothing to worry
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take a pic if possible

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Papillae are  normal structures within the tongue.

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