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Question: All of my circumvallate papillae are enlarged, a couple bigger than others. I have been on many rounds of antibiotics for prostatitis. Could this be the cause?
Brief Answer:
Enlarged papillae should not be considered as major problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
If possible kindly upload the photos for better assessment.
Enlarged papillae should not be considered as major problem.They are normal & some cases chief causes can be:-
- excessive smoking
- medical conditions like gastro oesophageal reflux disorder
- infection
- traumatic bite or sharp tooth
- in response to excessive hot & spicy food stuff.
You need to rule out the cause & treat it accordingly.
Try to maintain proper oral hygiene.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Enlarged papillae should not be considered as major problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
If possible kindly upload the photos for better assessment.
Enlarged papillae should not be considered as major problem.They are normal & some cases chief causes can be:-
- excessive smoking
- medical conditions like gastro oesophageal reflux disorder
- infection
- traumatic bite or sharp tooth
- in response to excessive hot & spicy food stuff.
You need to rule out the cause & treat it accordingly.
Try to maintain proper oral hygiene.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Do you think thrush and antibiotic use can cause this? Really hard to take a photo, back of tongue
Brief Answer:
Long term use of steroids may cause a fungal infection of these papillae
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Long term use of steroids may cause a fungal infection of these papillae.
An examination by a dentist is required to find out the type of infection and appropriate treatment.
If you have any cause mentioned above, it need to be addressed. I would advice you use Antiseptic Mouth Wash.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Long term use of steroids may cause a fungal infection of these papillae
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Long term use of steroids may cause a fungal infection of these papillae.
An examination by a dentist is required to find out the type of infection and appropriate treatment.
If you have any cause mentioned above, it need to be addressed. I would advice you use Antiseptic Mouth Wash.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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