Suggest Treatment For Swollen Papillae At The Back Of Tongue
Moreover, I am wondering whether this very bad reflux attack could not be caused by antibiotics that I was taking about a month agonand/or by iron pills which I am taking now (prescribed by my GP).
Many thanks in advance for your answer
Try taking Omeprazole...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
I have gone through the history and examined the image thoroughly. There is a solitary hypertrophied lymphoid follicle over the left side of the base of the tongue. The causes of the enlargement are many, to name a few:
1. Acid reflux disease
2. Recurrent pharyngitis
3. Recurrent sinusitis
4. Allergy
5. Following consumption of hot liquids, etc.
Do not worry! It's a harmless swelling, with appropriate medicines, the inflammation can be relieved. Iron pills can aggravate acidity.
My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water
2. Avoid chilled food/beverages/coffee/spicy food/fizzy drinks
3. Try taking Omeprazole with a prokinetic
Hope with the above measures you will feel better. Revert back to me if you have any further queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Many thanks for your clear and reassuring reply.
I would like to ask one more question: since you write iron pills make acidity worse, would you recommend I stop taking them until the soarness of my throat calms down at least? Or should I go on taking them (together with Selenium ACE+D as my GP has described?)
Best regards, XXXXXXX
Please continue with iron supplements...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
You can definitely continue taking iron supplements. Also, start with proton pump inhibitors, you will definitely feel better.
Hope this clears your doubts. I wish you good luck and good health.
Regards
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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