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Back fo tongue has 2-3 papulle
I have both side of the tongue (on the back side) 2-3 papulle. Is it a serious things. It's there from long time. Same size. My tongue is large enough and have teeth marks on the tongue. I have consulted doctors and they say it is normal. I am worried. Should I understand any imaging test to rule out any serious issue..?
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Papilla on tongue is absolutely normal. Yes, if you have enlarged tongue or macroglossia then their is continues biting marks on tooth.
You should trust your doctor. But if you still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Please trust doctors on this issue.. This is totally normal. Till the time you dont see it getting big or pain.,relax...
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No imaging required. U are perfectly all right
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Papillae on tongue are normal. They vary in person to person with size. And usually with large tongue, they seem more prominent.
There is nothing to be worried about.
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PAPULES ON TONGUE ARE NORMAL but THERE ARE DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES .CLINICAL EXAMINATION IS A MUST FOR YOUR CASE.
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VISIT A DENTIST TO RULE OUT POSSIBILITIES AND GET TO EXACT DAIGNOSIS.Also teeth indentation on tongue if painful needs to be treated.
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Papilla on tongue are normal. There are different types of papillae and have different functions.
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Visit dentist for clinical examination.
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Pappila on the tongue is normal
Enlarged tongue so it’s visible nothing to worry about
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But still if any doubts visit or consult the dentist clinic for treatment or another opinion for self satisfaction
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Nothing to worry
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Dr. Vandana
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Papillae on tongue is normal. Because u have large sized tongue obviously u will have teeth marks on ur tongue.
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If papillae looks enlarged then it may be because of irritation from foods
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Nothing to worry.
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