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Tongue pain
I have pain and bumps on my back of tongue. Sometimes when I smoke it pains . I consulted dentist and he said it's ok. But I am feared . What should I do?
Now it's almost 1 month . Pain is not continuous and it started like sharp pain at tip . Attaching photos for your reference
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The reddish bumps on the back of the tongue are normal papillae. They are present in all of us. Your photos show a normal-appearing tongue. Do not worry.
However, do quit smoking. You do not need any medicines. If the pain is severe, take a pain killer like Dolo 650.
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Dear as per your pics provided I can see small red dots on your tongue as well as your palate. This condition is known as smokers palate. Check Google you will find similar pics.
Next Steps
quit smoking asap. start using multivitamins and maintain good oral hygiene via scaling and use of chlorhexidine mouthwashes .
Health Tips
visit an oral pathologist asap. do not neglect
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Maintain good hygiene of ur tongue..use mouth wash regularly
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