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What Do Enlarged Taste Buds On Tongue Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2014
Question: I have what appears to be enlarged taste buds on the back of my tongue, i recently had surgery could this be a symptom of the meds i have been taking or another issues?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.

There is nothing to worry in this.

Few taste buds towards the back of our tongue are enlarged normally. These are called "circumvallate papillae" , and are arranged in a V- shaped line on the posterior part of our tongue.
The only thing is that we will not notice this unless do a close watch with tongue protruding out.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have further queries, I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
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What Do Enlarged Taste Buds On Tongue Indicate?

Brief Answer: nothing to worry Detailed Answer: hello dear, welcome to HCM forum. There is nothing to worry in this. Few taste buds towards the back of our tongue are enlarged normally. These are called "circumvallate papillae" , and are arranged in a V- shaped line on the posterior part of our tongue. The only thing is that we will not notice this unless do a close watch with tongue protruding out. Hope I have answered your question. If you have further queries, I will be happy to help. Thank you.