i feel like i have hair on my tongue?
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The term hairy tongue is used to describe an abnormal coating on the top (dorsal) surface of the tongue. It is a relatively common, temporary, and harmless condition that occurs in as much as 13% of the population. Hairy tongue can occur at any age but is more frequent in older age.
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Causes of tongue pain Inflamed papillae, or taste buds, are small, painful bumps that appear after an injury from a bite or irritation from hot foods. A canker sore is another common cause of pain on or under the tongue.
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You could be having a vestibular migraine if: You have migraines or had them in the past. You have at least 5 episodes of vertigo that make you feel like you are spinning or moving. This isn't the same as motion sickness or feeling faint.
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If you spot a hole on top of the tooth, run your tongue over it. If you feel a hole, it's probably a cavity.
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This condition will appear as black, gray, or brown patches that look like they're growing hair. Black hairy tongue can start out as a small spot and grow to coat most of the top of the tongue. It's a buildup of dead skin cells that fail to shed as they should.
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Also called globus pharyngeus, globus sensation is the feeling of being unable to remove a lump from your throat, or the sensation that there's a pill stuck there. Unlike some other throat issues, there's no actual obstruction with globus pharyngeus.
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Food intolerances and allergic reactions may cause bumps on the tongue or make it swell. Sudden, immediate swelling of the whole tongue could be a sign of a dangerous reaction known as anaphylaxis. A person should seek immediate medical assistance if they are: experiencing swelling of the lips, mouth, or tongue.
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Often, globus pharyngeus is due to minor inflammation in the throat or at the back of the mouth. The throat muscles and mucous membranes can feel strained when the throat is dry, causing feelings that something is stuck in the throat.
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Although tingling lips typically result from something minor, it can be a sign of a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). A TIA is also known as a mini-stroke. Both a stroke and a mini-stroke occur when blood flow to your brain is interrupted.
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Dizziness or Lightheadedness. Feeling dizzy or lightheaded is a possible side effect of cancer and its treatment. You might feel as if you are about to lose your balance or that the room is spinning around you. You might also feel like you are about to faint.
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Transient lingual papillitis is a condition more commonly referred to as lie bumps. A key symptom is small red or white bumps on the tongue. These bumps are enlarged or inflamed papillae.
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The small bumps on the surface of your tongue, called papillae, grow throughout your lifetime.
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Stress or anxiety may cause some people to feel tightness in the throat or feel as if something is stuck in the throat. This sensation is called globus sensation and is unrelated to eating.
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What are Tongue Bumps? We all have bumps on our tongues. Usually the same color as the rest of the tongue, these bumps, known as fungiform papillae, are often unnoticeable, contributing to a rough texture. They contain our taste buds and temperature sensors, making them instrumental in how we consume food.
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When your papillae, or taste buds, become inflamed and you're suddenly seeing raised red bumps on your tongue, or bumps on the back of your tongue, it's often not a cause for concern.
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You can't see your taste buds. Taste buds not visible to the human eye. Those little pink and white bumps you do see on your tongue are actually called papillae, hair-like projections that taste buds rest atop. Each has an average of six taste buds buried inside its surface tissue.
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Transient lingual papillitis, also known also as lie bumps, is a temporary inflammation of the tongue's papillae. These are the tiny bumps found on the upper surface of the tongue. Lie bumps can be painful and may cause itching, extreme sensitivity, or a burning sensation on the tongue. They usually appear suddenly.