Inflamed Circumvallate Papillae
Circumvallate papillae are the large bumps on the back of your tongue. Often they will look inflamed. It is considered normal. If they look larger than normal and are sore, you will want to have a doctor look at them. If you would like to see a picture of them try, www.doctorspiller.com/Sores_Lumps_Bumps.htm#Circumvallate. If you have recently changed toothpaste or mouthwash, it may be irritating them. You may want to discontinue use until you determine the cause.
Posted by kasmello on 8/22/2009
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These large bumps on the top surface of the back of the tongue are a fourth type of papilla called circumvallate papillae. They are located along the "circumvallate line" and contain taste buds that confer the sense of sour and bitter to ... When this happens, the patient may notice a small reddish (inflamed) lump or bump,
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Enlarged Circumvallate papillae ... They are characterized by a white center surrounded by a thin red, inflamed border. No one knows exactly why some people seem prone to these sores, or why they occur at all. They are NOT due to a dietary deficiency!
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they are way back where the bitter taste buds are and are all inflamed. in fact there is one deep ... "Enlarged Circumvallate Papillae--Circumvallate papillae are part of the normal anatomy of the tongue. Generally, these structures are flat and innocuous, however occasionally, a patient presents with enlarged papillae.
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papillae are normal anatomy. go to the bookstore and pick up an anatomy book and look at the back of the tongue where you feel the "nodules". ON the back of the tongue there are circumvallate papillae. They can become inflamed from a variety of reasons.
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I don't think so. There does not seem to be any evidence of enlargement of circumvallate papillae caused by herpes. ... Enlarged Circumvallate papillae ... Cold sores (herpes Labialis) ... This condition does not cause any symptoms, unless food particles and debris lodge in the depths of the...
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Other cranial nerves may be affected -- There may be inflamed circumvallate papillae (area supplied by 9), a decreased gag reflex ... In 75% of patients, no cause for Bell's palsy is established.
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As I mentioned in a previous response, you are describing circumvallate papillae, which are a part of the normal anatomy of your tongue. As with other features we all share, the appearance may vary from person to person.
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What you have described sounds very much like circumvallate papillae, which are a normal part of the anatomy of the tongue. Since you have a history of HPV and smokeless tobacco use, I strongly suggest that you visit a dentist who is experienced in oral pathology/medicine for routine check-ups.
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After my visit I was told they were just inflamed taste buds, and I had a viral infection. He emphasized that the bumps were nothing to worry ... The taste buds sound like the normal, large pink bumps on the back of the tongue called the circumvallate papillae. They form a big "V" that points to the back of the throat.
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