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Should I Be Concerned For Enlarged Circumvallate Papillae?

Hello, I believe that I have enlarded circumvallate papillae and I wanted to know what could be some possible causes, if this is normal or should I be concerned. I have also noticed since they have been in larged it hurts when I swallow. Thanks for your time
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Thanks for using Health care Magic.

Read your query.

Enlarged circumvallate papillae usually occurrs due to few factors including hot and spicy food,gastro oesophageal reflux and some infection,excessive smoking and canker sores.

You should not worry as it is a not a condition which is dangerous.

Maintain a good oral hygiene , reduce hot and spicy food.If you smoke excessively reduce smoking.

Use saline water gargling.

If still worried consult a oral surgeon and have it checked.

Hope this was helpful.

Thanks and regards.
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Dentist,  Dr. Priyanka Tiwari's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM,

Read your query, as you have enlarged circumvallate papillae dont be so much concernd as this is seen in some patients this is normal condition so not be so much worried about it but I will suggest you to consult Oral Medicine specialist for examination of tongue .

Hope this will help you.
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Should I Be Concerned For Enlarged Circumvallate Papillae?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Read your query. Enlarged circumvallate papillae usually occurrs due to few factors including hot and spicy food,gastro oesophageal reflux and some infection,excessive smoking and canker sores. You should not worry as it is a not a condition which is dangerous. Maintain a good oral hygiene , reduce hot and spicy food.If you smoke excessively reduce smoking. Use saline water gargling. If still worried consult a oral surgeon and have it checked. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.