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Are Papilla Red And Flat And How To Treat Them?

sir im 28years male.2months back i observed 2 red flat circles type patches which r not painful on back of top surface of tongue near throat on both sides.i search in internet and always worried about cancer.one day i went to ent yashoda hospatal then he said nothing to worry those r papilla.im happy now but i didnt see such circles in any of my friends why they are red and flat for me .also not healing from 2months.should i goto other doctor.pls help....
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that the flat red circles at the back of tongue are Circumvallate Papillae and some individuals might have prominent and large papillae that are present in a typical "V" shaped patter at the back one third of tongue..
They can get slightly swollen or red with very hot foods, chemical substances like concentrated solution of mouthwash, throat infection, post nasal drip etc..
Nothing to worry about it as there seems to be nothing serious and it seems to be papillae only..
They are not resolving because they does not seems to be pathological but might have a normal anatomical appearance..
No need to worry about it and you can simply maintain a good oral hygiene and do warm saline gargles..
In case if you still doubt consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Are Papilla Red And Flat And How To Treat Them?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain it seems that the flat red circles at the back of tongue are Circumvallate Papillae and some individuals might have prominent and large papillae that are present in a typical V shaped patter at the back one third of tongue.. They can get slightly swollen or red with very hot foods, chemical substances like concentrated solution of mouthwash, throat infection, post nasal drip etc.. Nothing to worry about it as there seems to be nothing serious and it seems to be papillae only.. They are not resolving because they does not seems to be pathological but might have a normal anatomical appearance.. No need to worry about it and you can simply maintain a good oral hygiene and do warm saline gargles.. In case if you still doubt consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.