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What Causes Large Bumps At The Back Of The Tongue?

I went to the Dr yesterday for sinus condition and was given a shot to help dry me up. He did check my throat and asked all the usual questions, however this morning I feel no better and have gotten a little hoarse which I figured was from all the sinus drainage but I noticed bumps on the back of my tounge, pretty large bumps, I can t see them but I can feel them. Is this something I should go back to the Dr for or should I not worry since he checked yesterday. I live 30 miles from my Dr. Is why I am asking and with it being sick season hate to take up their time if it is not anything to worry about.
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it looks like swollen bumps at the back of the tongue are due to enlarged circumvallate papillae..

It can be due to sinus infection leading to post nasal drip that is causing inflammation in throat and as the area of back o tongue lies close to throat therefore there can be inflammation of circumvallate papillae..

Nothing to worry as the swelling will resolve once the infection subside..

As of now do warm saline gargles and also take anti-inflammatory painkillers for relief..

For sinus infection consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room..
You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline..
Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
Do warm compresses around nostrils..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Large Bumps At The Back Of The Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it looks like swollen bumps at the back of the tongue are due to enlarged circumvallate papillae.. It can be due to sinus infection leading to post nasal drip that is causing inflammation in throat and as the area of back o tongue lies close to throat therefore there can be inflammation of circumvallate papillae.. Nothing to worry as the swelling will resolve once the infection subside.. As of now do warm saline gargles and also take anti-inflammatory painkillers for relief.. For sinus infection consult an ENT Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you a course of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, decongestants like Pseudoephadrine, do saline nasal irrigation, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also be advised decongestant nasal sprays containing Xylometazoline or Oxymetazoline.. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Do warm compresses around nostrils.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.