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What Does Enlarged Papillae And Strep Throat Infections Indicate?

Hi there, I'm a 28 year old women. I have had Strep Throat 4 times in 6 months. Around 4 months ago my circumvallate papillae became enlarged. This is abnormal for me as I've never noticed them before. Nor, have I had Strep this many times since I was a teen. I have not been to a doctor to have them checked out. However, I do plan on it within the week. What are a few things I can expect it to be? Would it be in relation to the Strep Throat? Or are both the enlarged Papillae's and Strep signs of a larger issue? Please help.
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complainStrep throat is a bacterial throat infection and as the Circumvallate Papillae are located over the back one third of tongue which is close to throat, infection in throat can lead to enlargement of the papillae due to inflammation and you need not to worry about it..
You can consult a Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to get a rapid strep test done to confirm for bacterial infection and if it is confirmed then he can advise you antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Naproxen or Diclofenac, do warm saline gargles, avoid spicy and chilled foods and sip on plenty of warm fluids..
Sucking throat lozenges and steam inhalations will further help..
As the infection will subside the papillae will also regress simultaneously...
If there is pain in papillae then you can gargle with a numbing mouthwash for relief from pain especially during meals.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Does Enlarged Papillae And Strep Throat Infections Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complainStrep throat is a bacterial throat infection and as the Circumvallate Papillae are located over the back one third of tongue which is close to throat, infection in throat can lead to enlargement of the papillae due to inflammation and you need not to worry about it.. You can consult a Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to get a rapid strep test done to confirm for bacterial infection and if it is confirmed then he can advise you antibiotics like Augmentin or Azithromycin, anti-inflammatory painkiller like Naproxen or Diclofenac, do warm saline gargles, avoid spicy and chilled foods and sip on plenty of warm fluids.. Sucking throat lozenges and steam inhalations will further help.. As the infection will subside the papillae will also regress simultaneously... If there is pain in papillae then you can gargle with a numbing mouthwash for relief from pain especially during meals. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..