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Can Acidic Reflex Cause Enlarged Circumvallate Papillae?

An ENT has confirmed that I have enlarged circumvallate papillae and recommended I take a medication to help with my digestion. He felt that part of the reason that I had this problem was because of reflux. Which I am not really sure if that is the case. I have had a sore throat on and off and nimor sinus issues. How can I alleviate or decrease the enlarged papillae?
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain acid reflux can cause enlarged Circumvallete Papillae in case of the acid refluxes from stomach to throat and also mouth leading to chemical burning of tongue leading to inflammation and swelling in Circumvallete Papillae..
But in your case it seems to be more due to throat infection as you have a medical history of sore throat with sinus issues there can be throat infection secondary to post nasal drip..

You can get an endoscopy done under consultation with a Gastroenterologist and if acid reflux is diagnosed antacids, dietary modifications and loosing weight can help..

In case of throat infection and sinus infection antibiotics, painkillers and warm saline gargles will help..

As of now do warm saline gargles, soda bicarb gargle and sucking ice pops and taking Anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can relieve..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Can Acidic Reflex Cause Enlarged Circumvallate Papillae?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain acid reflux can cause enlarged Circumvallete Papillae in case of the acid refluxes from stomach to throat and also mouth leading to chemical burning of tongue leading to inflammation and swelling in Circumvallete Papillae.. But in your case it seems to be more due to throat infection as you have a medical history of sore throat with sinus issues there can be throat infection secondary to post nasal drip.. You can get an endoscopy done under consultation with a Gastroenterologist and if acid reflux is diagnosed antacids, dietary modifications and loosing weight can help.. In case of throat infection and sinus infection antibiotics, painkillers and warm saline gargles will help.. As of now do warm saline gargles, soda bicarb gargle and sucking ice pops and taking Anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can relieve.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.