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What Causes White Spots At The Back Of Tongue Along With Anxiety?

Hi just wanted to ask as worrying over this i recebtly been having anxiety attacks. Now noticed white spots on back of tongue and deep in throat no pain nothing just looks swollen & feel dry and when swallow can feel spots does and been having burnung sensation in upper back and in chest and shortness of breath as if i cant breath for a second had this for over week or more. Feel very ill and very tired all the time no energy - could anyone help?? Would very much appricate it!
Wed, 11 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white spots at the back of tongue along with anxiety which could be because of enlarged filiform papillae of tongue. These papillae occur normally in tongue but sometimes due to hormones, stress and certain types of food these get enlarged and start giving whitish appearance spot. It could be due to excessive stress as well. Need not to worry. You should maintain basic oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily. Gently scrape tongue with tongue cleaner to remove debris attached to that area. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Keep applying petroleum jelly on that to avoid itching.I would suggest you to visit oral pathologist once if your symptoms still persists. Get biopsy done by taking scrapings from tongue to rule out any oral malignancy or thrush.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Spots At The Back Of Tongue Along With Anxiety?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of white spots at the back of tongue along with anxiety which could be because of enlarged filiform papillae of tongue. These papillae occur normally in tongue but sometimes due to hormones, stress and certain types of food these get enlarged and start giving whitish appearance spot. It could be due to excessive stress as well. Need not to worry. You should maintain basic oral hygiene by brushing and flossing daily. Gently scrape tongue with tongue cleaner to remove debris attached to that area. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Keep applying petroleum jelly on that to avoid itching.I would suggest you to visit oral pathologist once if your symptoms still persists. Get biopsy done by taking scrapings from tongue to rule out any oral malignancy or thrush. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari