Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
I Have Bumps On The Back Of My Tongue, What Is It And What Should I Do To Cure This ?
i have bumps on the back of my tongue that i believe are circumvallate papillae. im not sure what it is but the one that is bothering me is right in the middle of the back of my tongue and it always makes it feel like my throat is dry and it makes it hard to breath. what is it and what do i do
Mon, 10 Jan 2011
Hi, you may be suffering from a viral infection. Viral infections usually lead to inflammation of papillae enlarging them. The throat symptoms that you have mentioned also suggest of the viral cause. Please consult a good ENT surgeon for complete examination and treatment. Warm saline gargles or Betadine gargles may provide symptomatic relief along with proper medication.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Halitosis
Loading Online Doctors....