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What To Do For Swelling In The Back Side If The Tongue?

hi, i have swollen part on the back side of my tonge,which is coliflower in shape and i observed that many other growthes close to the previous one are enlarged, i have scrotal tongue. and i am so worry. iam 31 old, 58Kg. my circumvallate papillae are also enlarged
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your query swelling at the back of the tongue seems to be swollen tongue along with enlarged lingual papillae and also having enlarged circumvallate papillae and the symptoms are pointing towards Transient Lingual Pappilitis.
It can occur due to oral infections, burning with hot foods or chemicals, acid reflux, allergic reaction etc..
You can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen[advil] or Naproxen[aleve].
Do cold compresses over the swollen area and if no possible suck ice pops.
If there is pain gargle with numbing mouthwash.
Take multivitamin supplements.
Take a soft diet and avoid hot and spicy food.
If you have acid reflux antacids can provide relief.
Gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia..

In case if there is no improvement in 1 week consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What To Do For Swelling In The Back Side If The Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your query swelling at the back of the tongue seems to be swollen tongue along with enlarged lingual papillae and also having enlarged circumvallate papillae and the symptoms are pointing towards Transient Lingual Pappilitis. It can occur due to oral infections, burning with hot foods or chemicals, acid reflux, allergic reaction etc.. You can take anti-inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen[advil] or Naproxen[aleve]. Do cold compresses over the swollen area and if no possible suck ice pops. If there is pain gargle with numbing mouthwash. Take multivitamin supplements. Take a soft diet and avoid hot and spicy food. If you have acid reflux antacids can provide relief. Gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia.. In case if there is no improvement in 1 week consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.