Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Enlarged Taste Buds And Thick White Layer Near Uvula?

I am concerned, I have noticed that I have enlarged taste buds on the top of my tongue near the back towards the throat, I have also noticed that I have a small white sac hanging next to my uvula that causes no pain or anything, lastly I have had a decently bad cough which is not consistent or anything throughout the day, curious to what is going on, along with hat I have had a pain that has been off and on on the left hand side of my Adam s apple
posted on Thu, 1 Dec 2016
Twitter Tue, 3 Jan 2017 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 3 Jan 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your complain you have problem of whitish area near uvula and near tongue part that may be because of oral Candida over growth. Before diagnosing any thing oral examination is required to give exact idea about problems. Exfoliating cytology of this lesion is helpful for further diagnosis. Consult a dentist for oral examination and to diagnose the problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rachana Goswami
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Enlarged Taste Buds And Thick White Layer Near Uvula?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your complain you have problem of whitish area near uvula and near tongue part that may be because of oral Candida over growth. Before diagnosing any thing oral examination is required to give exact idea about problems. Exfoliating cytology of this lesion is helpful for further diagnosis. Consult a dentist for oral examination and to diagnose the problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rachana Goswami