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Suggest Treatment For Dryness On Tongue Along With Pink Bumps

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i have pink bumps on the back of my tongue and the back of my tongue feels dry and the surface of my tongue is white. My "punch bag" at the back of my throat seems to be touching the back of my tongue which is irritating but I have no pain or other symptoms.
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain pink bumps at the back of the tongue can be inflamed circumvallate papilla and the white coating is due to yeast infection known as Thrush..
Thrush can also cause dry mouth while it can also be vice versa as dry mouth can also cause thrush..
The swollen uvula is also due to infection as well as inflammation..

Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get evaluated and get ruled out for the exact cause of all the symptoms.
In case if thrush is a confirmatory diagnosis then Nystatin mouthwash gargles, clotrimazole lozenges and taking more of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic can help..

For bumps at the back of tongue and swollen uvula do warm saline gargles and take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen that will reduce inflammation and swelling..

For dry mouth you can drink plenty of water and chew sugar free chewing gums as it stimulates saliva flow and ease the dry mouth..
Saliva substitutes known as Artificial saliva drops are also available in market which helps in lubricating the mouth..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Dryness On Tongue Along With Pink Bumps

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain pink bumps at the back of the tongue can be inflamed circumvallate papilla and the white coating is due to yeast infection known as Thrush.. Thrush can also cause dry mouth while it can also be vice versa as dry mouth can also cause thrush.. The swollen uvula is also due to infection as well as inflammation.. Nothing to worry, consult an oral physician and get evaluated and get ruled out for the exact cause of all the symptoms. In case if thrush is a confirmatory diagnosis then Nystatin mouthwash gargles, clotrimazole lozenges and taking more of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic can help.. For bumps at the back of tongue and swollen uvula do warm saline gargles and take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen that will reduce inflammation and swelling.. For dry mouth you can drink plenty of water and chew sugar free chewing gums as it stimulates saliva flow and ease the dry mouth.. Saliva substitutes known as Artificial saliva drops are also available in market which helps in lubricating the mouth.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.