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Thickened tongue with raised papillae

2020-08-24 14:00:06
Since yesterday i was feeling this thickness in the middle of the tongue, it was hurting and burning. I saw the middle line in the tongue thickened with raised white papillae, more like clustered together white thickened skin. What is this?
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Hi...detailed history is needed...is there a history of trauma (injury) with a tongue cleaner?? Or any history drinking a hot drink?
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Answered2020-08-24 15:17:57

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