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Have Sensitivity In Tongue After Food And Toothpaste. Red Raised Bumps Appear On Tongue. Reason?

Hi I often experience a sensitivity on my tongue after some foods and toothpaste. Common trigger foods include walnuts, passion fruit and pineapple. The sensation feels like pins and needles and numbness. Often red raised bumps appear on the tongues surface too. This has been going on for years. Please let me know what it could be.
Mon, 6 May 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
Hello nadia,

Sensitivity on tongue is due to allergic to certain specific food items.

The red bumps may be developed as a result of aphthous ulcers on tongue.
I would advice to avoid foods causing allergy.
Include nutritious food and fluids into your diet.
Vitamin becosules,iron and folic acid tablets has to be taken.
Avoid anxiety and stress.
Maintain good oral hygiene too.
Keep your tongue clean using tongue scrapers.
Take care.
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Dentist Dr. Sonia Nayab's  Response
hi there
thanks for asking your query

red bumps on tongue are caused by allergic reaction to some food
i will suggest you to avoid using such food which cause you irritation
apply glycerine on affected area
rinse with saline water regularly
take vitamin supplements and follic acid
maintain good oral hygiene
avoid hot and spicy food
hope this will help
thanks
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Dentist Dr. Shefali Gupta's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking query ,
It seems that your having allergey to certain foods and component in tooth paste.The symptoms on your tongue are also due to allergic reaction only.
I advise you to visit your dentist and get it check , avoid the use of these products , take rest , take vitamin suppliments.
Hope this will help you.
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Have Sensitivity In Tongue After Food And Toothpaste. Red Raised Bumps Appear On Tongue. Reason?

Hello nadia, Sensitivity on tongue is due to allergic to certain specific food items. The red bumps may be developed as a result of aphthous ulcers on tongue. I would advice to avoid foods causing allergy. Include nutritious food and fluids into your diet. Vitamin becosules,iron and folic acid tablets has to be taken. Avoid anxiety and stress. Maintain good oral hygiene too. Keep your tongue clean using tongue scrapers. Take care.