Most fleshy particles at the root of the tongue are caused by inflammation of the contour papillae at the base of the tongue, which are located in the posterior third of the tongue and are taste receptors that are normally soft and not painful. If the contour papillae of the tongue become inflamed due to poor oral hygiene or a viral infection in the mouth, the contour papillae at the base of the tongue will become red, hard and painful. In case of inflammation of the contour papillae at the root of the tongue, it is important to avoid spicy and irritating food, drink more water and have a light diet, and take vitamins, especially B vitamins and vitamin C. If there is a viral infection in the mouth, you can take oral antiviral medication, such as antiviral oral solution, or you can spray open throat sword spray on the root of the tongue to relieve the symptoms.