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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Discomfort While Yawning And Swallowing
Question: I have had small changes in my swallowing and noticed it was uncomfortable to yawn or move my tongue in certain ways. Part of the discomfort comes from a place in my tongue far enough into my throat that i cant see it. The other source of discomfort is due to red bumps smaller than a pea, not on the tongue but in the space beside it underneath the palatine tonsils. Its hard to see without an oral mirror and light, but they sit on a streak of white throat tissue that is very veiny. Are these normal to have and does it sound like hpv?
Brief Answer:
This could be lingual papillitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through yout question.
I can undeunderstand your concern.
This could be due lingual papillitis. That is inflammation of taste buds. This could be secondary to GERD, smoking, sharp tooth.
Nothing to worry.
I recommend you the following.
1) Avoid smoking. If you don't have this habit kindly ignore this suggestion.
2)Promote good oral hygiene by brushing teeth and tongue, flossing, and eating healthy foods.
3)Avoid eating hot, spicy, and acidic foods.
Gargle with salt water or a mouth rinse to ease the pain.
4)Yogurt can help improve the balance of bacteria in the body. Increase the intake of diary food products like low fat milk.
5)Avoid biting the tongue.
6) Consult a dentist smoothen sharp teeth.
7)Increase the intake of Vitamin B12 supplements which are helpful
8) Intake of iron supplements or natural sources of iron like prunes, dates, etc are also required for the management of enlarged papillae on the tongue.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
This could be lingual papillitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through yout question.
I can undeunderstand your concern.
This could be due lingual papillitis. That is inflammation of taste buds. This could be secondary to GERD, smoking, sharp tooth.
Nothing to worry.
I recommend you the following.
1) Avoid smoking. If you don't have this habit kindly ignore this suggestion.
2)Promote good oral hygiene by brushing teeth and tongue, flossing, and eating healthy foods.
3)Avoid eating hot, spicy, and acidic foods.
Gargle with salt water or a mouth rinse to ease the pain.
4)Yogurt can help improve the balance of bacteria in the body. Increase the intake of diary food products like low fat milk.
5)Avoid biting the tongue.
6) Consult a dentist smoothen sharp teeth.
7)Increase the intake of Vitamin B12 supplements which are helpful
8) Intake of iron supplements or natural sources of iron like prunes, dates, etc are also required for the management of enlarged papillae on the tongue.
You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
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