HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do White Lesions On The Tongue After Indicate?

Hi. I quit smoking about a month ago and started vaping. It was a starter vape cigarette. I felt like I was getting fluid in my mouth, so I spit it out and rinsed my mouth. I now have inverted "v" shaped white bumpy lesions on the very back of my tongue. I threw the vape away this morning. I'm done smoking and vaping. Is this a vaping side effect? Will it go away? What can I do to help it go away? Thank you.
Wed, 28 Mar 2018
Report Abuse
Dentist 's  Response
Hello,

Inverted bumpy "V" shaped lesions on the back of the tongue appear to be swollen circumvallate papillae, and it occurs most probably due to inflammation as you are vaping. So my suggestion is to stop vaping and start doing warm saline gargles.

Suck ice pops as it will help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
Take Vitamin B complex supplements.
Also, avoid spicy and acidic foods.
Drink plenty of water.
In case if there is no improvement, consult an oral physician and get evaluated.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Do White Lesions On The Tongue After Indicate?

Hello, Inverted bumpy V shaped lesions on the back of the tongue appear to be swollen circumvallate papillae, and it occurs most probably due to inflammation as you are vaping. So my suggestion is to stop vaping and start doing warm saline gargles. Suck ice pops as it will help in reducing inflammation and swelling. Take Vitamin B complex supplements. Also, avoid spicy and acidic foods. Drink plenty of water. In case if there is no improvement, consult an oral physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora