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Is Painful Tongue, Deep Purple Around Deflated And Swollen Papillae With History Of Pharyngitis Concerning?

The back left side of my tongue hurts a lot. Looking at it, one papillae bump looks deflated, and the skin around it is a deep purple. The rest of my papillae are extremely swollen, but with no pain. Ive been recovering from pharyngitis for a few weeks now. Should I be worried?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
As you have pharyngitis the inflamed tissues of the mouth like papillae will take more time to resolve.
I advise you to consult an E.N.T. surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms erythromycin,phenylephrine ,citrizine, and paracetamol. I also advise to gargle with luke warm salt water.
Avoid taking fruits, juices, ice water, ice cream, and the things allergic to you.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Is Painful Tongue, Deep Purple Around Deflated And Swollen Papillae With History Of Pharyngitis Concerning?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you have pharyngitis the inflamed tissues of the mouth like papillae will take more time to resolve. I advise you to consult an E.N.T. surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms erythromycin,phenylephrine ,citrizine, and paracetamol. I also advise to gargle with luke warm salt water. Avoid taking fruits, juices, ice water, ice cream, and the things allergic to you. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.