Understanding Bumps on the Back of Your Tongue: Causes and Concerns
There are small bumps growing on the back of the right side of the tongue? Hello, doctor. I have two growths at the back of my tongue that are the same color as my tongue. They are not painful, but I feel a sensation of something being stuck in my throat when I speak. I'm no...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The circumvallate papillae at the base of the tongue are commonly observed. If you are concerned, please seek medical evaluation for confirmation. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan General Hospi...[Read More] Understanding Bumps on the Back of Your Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Lingual Lesions: What to Do About a Transparent Bump
The underside of the tongue is thick with flesh-colored translucent protrusions? A few days ago, after finishing a meal, I suddenly felt something on the underside of my tongue. When I looked in the mirror, I noticed a transparent, flesh-colored bump on the underside of my tongue...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The circumvallate papillae at the base of the tongue are commonly observed. If you have concerns, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist for an examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoy...[Read More] Understanding Lingual Lesions: What to Do About a Transparent Bump
Understanding Growths on the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Growths on the tongue? There are two or three small bumps on the left rear side of my tongue. They are not painful, but when I swallow, it feels like something is stuck and hasn't gone down properly. What could this issue be? It's located quite deep, so it's inconv...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if there are no specific discomforts, it is likely that the circular taste buds at the base of the tongue are normal. If you are concerned, it is advisable to seek medical examination for confirmation. Wishing you peace and good health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Directo...[Read More] Understanding Growths on the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Painful Bumps on the Back Side of the Tongue
A bump has appeared on the posterior right side of the tongue? Last night, while having dinner, I felt a slight pain on the back side of my tongue. This morning, when I woke up and looked, I noticed something resembling a small blister on the back right side of my tongue. However...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The circumvallate papillae at the base of the tongue can commonly become inflamed, which may cause pain. If the condition persists without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you health and happiness. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of th...[Read More] Understanding Painful Bumps on the Back Side of the Tongue
Understanding Yellow Bumps on the Tongue: Causes and Treatments
Yellow bumps on the tongue? Hello!!! Recently, I developed a large yellow bump on the back of my tongue. Could this be an inflammation of the tongue? Thank you, doctor. I appreciate your help.
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, the circular taste buds at the base of the tongue are commonly inflamed or may appear normal. If the pain persists without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otol...[Read More] Understanding Yellow Bumps on the Tongue: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Tongue and Throat Growths: What You Need to Know
Throat and tongue I used to have only a few flesh-colored spots under my tongue, but now I have developed about five or six pink lumps towards the back of my tongue. When I stick out my tongue, I can see them, and there are also lump-like growths in my throat. This condition has ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if there is no pain, it is mostly normal lymphoid tissue or taste buds at the base of the tongue. If you are concerned, you can seek medical examination. Wishing you peace and health. Director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and We...[Read More] Understanding Tongue and Throat Growths: What You Need to Know
Understanding Painful Bumps on the Tongue: Causes and Solutions
Pain at the base of the tongue? Hello Dr. Cheng, I currently have several raised lesions on both sides of the base of my tongue, and I am experiencing a tingling sensation in my tongue. I'm not sure what could be causing this.
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, the normal circumvallate papillae at the base of the tongue may cause discomfort, which is often due to inflammation of the tongue. It is recommended to drink plenty of water and avoid spicy foods. If there is no significant improvement, a medical examination is necessary....[Read More] Understanding Painful Bumps on the Tongue: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tongue Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Abnormal tongue pain? Is it normal for the base of the tongue to have multiple protrusions? Additionally, I have recently experienced painful sores on my tongue and difficulty swallowing. Could this be oral cancer?
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, the protrusions at the base of the tongue are mostly normal circumvallate papillae. It is recommended to drink more water and monitor the situation. If the pain persists for more than a week without improvement, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Wishing you safet...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Smooth Bumps at the Back of the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
There are nodules near the base of the tongue close to the throat? The doctor would like to ask about a sensation of a foreign body at the back half of the tongue near the base after having dinner and taking a shower last night. Upon looking in the mirror, there were small, smoot...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The most common possibility is a circumvallate papilla at the base of the tongue, which may appear in an inverted V shape. It is advisable to monitor the situation; if you are concerned, you may visit a nearby clinic for examination. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerel...[Read More] Understanding Smooth Bumps at the Back of the Tongue: Causes and Concerns
Should You Be Concerned About a Lump on the Base of Your Tongue?
There is a growth resembling a sarcoma on the lower right side of the tongue (at the base of the tongue)? There is a growth resembling a sarcoma on the lower right side of the tongue (the base of the tongue), approximately 1 cm in size, with white and pink coloration (matching th...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The most common occurrence is the circumvallate papillae located at the base of the tongue, which are arranged in an inverted V shape. You may observe them for now; however, if they continue to enlarge or if there is ulceration and pain, you should seek medical evaluation....[Read More] Should You Be Concerned About a Lump on the Base of Your Tongue?
Understanding Long Soft Palate Issues: Causes and Solutions
Issues related to an elongated soft palate? Hello, doctor. I would like to seek your advice again. I have been diagnosed by my physician through X-ray that I have a longer soft palate. I have also heard that if the soft palate extends to the base of the tongue, it can create an &...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hi: An elongated soft palate may cause vibrations that result in snoring during sleep; however, whether there is a condition of sleep apnea is not certain and can only be confirmed through a sleep study. As for the necessity of surgery, it is advisable to consult a clinical physi...[Read More] Understanding Long Soft Palate Issues: Causes and Solutions
Understanding a Small Bump on the Tongue: What Could It Be?
There is a small lump at the base of the tongue, approximately the size of half a grain of rice? Hello, Doctor. For the past couple of days, I've felt like there's something foreign on the right side of my tongue. Later, when I looked in the mirror, I noticed a small bu...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The circumvallate papillae at the base of the tongue are arranged in an inverted V shape. If you are still concerned, you may seek medical attention to have a physician confirm. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the Department of Otola...[Read More] Understanding a Small Bump on the Tongue: What Could It Be?
Understanding Sharp Protrusions on the Base of the Tongue
A protruding尖尖物 at the base of the tongue? Recently, I discovered a pointed growth at the base of my tongue (located on the lower jaw), approximately one centimeter long, with a white spot at the tip. The rest of the growth has the same coloration as my tongue. I only experience ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: It is common to have inflammation of the taste buds at the base of the tongue or wart-like growths caused by a viral infection. If the symptoms persist and cause pain, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation for a definitive diagnosis. Wishing you safety and health. Sin...[Read More] Understanding Sharp Protrusions on the Base of the Tongue
Understanding HPV Symptoms and Treatment in the Oral Cavity
HPV-related conditions in the oral cavity? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about oral HPV infections. What symptoms would be present and where do they typically occur? In early November, I suddenly felt a foreign body sensation in my throat and noticed flesh-colored "bumps...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to seek medical examination to determine if there is indeed an infection. The area you described contains many normal lymphoid tissues, and it may simply be a case of normal tissue hyperplasia. It is advisable to undergo a medical evaluation before decidi...[Read More] Understanding HPV Symptoms and Treatment in the Oral Cavity
White Spots on the Left Side of the Tongue: When to Seek ENT Care
There are white spots on the left side of the tongue root? The doctor asked about pain at the base of the tongue. Initially thought it was due to biting, but the pain has persisted for 3 to 4 days without improvement. Upon looking in the mirror, white spots resembling broken blis...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hi Xiaolang: Hello, it is possible that there is inflammation of the lymphoid tissue at the base of the tongue. If the pain persists and does not improve, it is recommended to seek medical attention for a more detailed evaluation. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Che...[Read More] White Spots on the Left Side of the Tongue: When to Seek ENT Care
Persistent Blisters on Tongue: What You Need to Know After Two Months
I have had a blister-like growth on my tongue for two months? Hello doctor, I have developed three blisters on the back left side of my tongue! They have not gone away for over two months. At first, I felt a foreign body sensation in my throat, so I went to get it checked. The cl...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Yikum: Hello, what you are observing is the normal taste buds at the base of the tongue, medically known as circumvallate papillae, which are arranged in an inverted V shape. It is unlikely to be a tumor. If you continue to experience a foreign body sensation, it is mostly c...[Read More] Persistent Blisters on Tongue: What You Need to Know After Two Months
Understanding Tongue Growth: Symptoms and HPV Concerns
Growths on the tongue? Hello: I have recently noticed a growth at the base of my tongue, similar to the thumbnail in the link http://ppt.cc/KjY~, and for the past few days, I have been experiencing pain in my tongue. Last year, I engaged in oral sex, and later discovered that my ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Dear Summerbid: The arrangement of taste buds at the base of the tongue is typically normal. It may be difficult to determine whether they are normal taste buds or if there is an infection based solely on photographs. It is advisable to monitor the situation; if there is no chang...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Growth: Symptoms and HPV Concerns
Post-Meal Discomfort: Difficulty Swallowing and Breathing Issues Explained
Experiencing discomfort after eating, often accompanied by frequent swallowing of saliva? Hello, doctor: After I eat, I often experience belching and have a constant urge to swallow saliva, even when there is none. I tend to swallow forcefully, and sometimes I have difficulty swa...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: From your letter, it is difficult to determine which specific disease is diagnosed. However, if you have been experiencing persistent swallowing difficulties, I would consider several possible factors. First, it is important to consider tumors or lesions in the hypopharynx...[Read More] Post-Meal Discomfort: Difficulty Swallowing and Breathing Issues Explained
Is Sleeping on Your Stomach Safe? ENT Concerns and Solutions Explained
Is sleeping face down (prone position) good for you? Hello, Dr. Hsu: When I sleep lying down, I feel like my uvula gets obstructed during inhalation, causing a sensation of difficulty breathing. Therefore, I have switched to sleeping on my stomach. I would like to ask you what ad...
Dr. Xu Jiazhen Reply:
A small number of patients experience this type of disturbance during sleep, and the causes are often not solely due to enlarged uvula. Most cases are caused by a narrowing of the entire pharyngeal passage, which may include hypertrophy of the base of the tongue, and occasionally...[Read More] Is Sleeping on Your Stomach Safe? ENT Concerns and Solutions Explained
Symptoms of HIV and Oral Cancer: What to Look Out For
What are the early symptoms of HIV or oral cancer? Hello Doctor: In mid-June, I had an oral candidiasis and lost 6 kilograms in two months. However, after applying the medication for three days, I was completely cured, and there has been no recurrence since then. I also underwent...
Dr. Chen Jianzhi Reply:
Dear Inquirer, Based on your literal question, oral lesions associated with HIV primarily manifest as candidiasis, while oral cancer is characterized by mass-like lesions. However, most painful oral lesions are benign, and only a very small number that do not heal within a month...[Read More] Symptoms of HIV and Oral Cancer: What to Look Out For