Question 1

is it normal to have bumps on the the very back of tongue?
i also have a few big bumps on the side of tongue at the far back is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes:  There are several large papillae that cross the base of the tongue perpendicular to its length in a slight V shaped line.

Question 2

please tell me can a tooth infection cause red bumps on the side of tongue.sore throat.hard bump inside the tongue.are these symptoms? maybe spreaded?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Bumps may be inflamed salivary glands.

Question 3

i have a sore throat, soft&hard palate are white/yellow. coated tongue, swollen taste buds, a few very small white bumps on the side of tongue. help?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal flu: is very common viral infection. Usually the condition resolves on its own with home care. Drink water and get a good rest. NSAIDs (e.g. Aleve, Advil) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) are also recommended every 6 hours. If concerned, see your PCP for examination.

Question 4

white small bump on the side of my tongue...what is it?

Accepted Answer

Need more info.: Is it painful ? Could be a sore like canker sore if it is, or excessive keratosis from tongue thrust or brauxisem if it's not painful.

Question 5

my boyfriend woke up with a white like bump on the side of his tongue an he says it hurts what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Tongue biting: He could have bit his tongue while he was sleeping and grinding his teeth. If he is concerned a out this or if it does not go away ina few day he should see a dentist.

Question 6

i have a white line/bump on the side of my tongue. it's been there for a little over a month now and it's completely painless. i don't smoke.

Accepted Answer

GLAD: you are NOT a smoker...the white line/bump is due to an irritation possibly by the sharp edge of a filling!!! Check it out with your DENTIST!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 7

i got this white bump on the side of my tongue, it's not painful but it's been there for more than a year now and i don't know what it is, help?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: nothing more than local irritation.  But it could be leukoplakia, a precursor to cancer.  Best to have a doctor look at it.

Question 8

sore bump on the side of the tongue which is the same color as tongue?

Accepted Answer

May be mucous cyst: But have to see your doctor , or dentist to make sure it not a malignant lesion.

Question 9

i have a bump on the side of my tongue. it doesn't hurt. it is where i had the last bottom molar removed and does rub on the one that is next to it?

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: How long has the bump been there? It could be irritation from rubbing on the remaining tooth. It could be the result of minor trauma that occurred while your tongue was numb from the extraction. If is remains... see your dentist for evaluation.

Question 10

i have this painful bump on the side of my tongue. i've heard of it being called a lie bump. i need to know how to get rid of it.

Accepted Answer

Papilititis: The name "lie bumps" is a result of a myth that telling lies would cause them. However, very little has been written about this condition in scientific articles or textbooks and scientific studies have failed to produce a definite cause. Possible causes include: "stress, gastrointestinal upset, menstruation, acidic or sour food, smoking, and local trauma" (direct physical irritation) of the tongue

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have bumps on the the very back of tongue? i also have a few big bumps on the side of tongue at the far back is that normal?

A member asked:

Please tell me can a tooth infection cause red bumps on the side of tongue.sore throat.hard bump inside the tongue.are these symptoms? maybe spreaded?

A member asked:

I have a sore throat, soft&hard palate are white/yellow. coated tongue, swollen taste buds, a few very small white bumps on the side of tongue. help?

A member asked:

White small bump on the side of my tongue...what is it?

A member asked:

My boyfriend woke up with a white like bump on the side of his tongue an he says it hurts what could this be?

A member asked:

I have a white line/bump on the side of my tongue. it's been there for a little over a month now and it's completely painless. i don't smoke.

A member asked:

I got this white bump on the side of my tongue, it's not painful but it's been there for more than a year now and i don't know what it is, help?

A member asked:

Sore bump on the side of the tongue which is the same color as tongue?

A member asked:

I have a bump on the side of my tongue. it doesn't hurt. it is where i had the last bottom molar removed and does rub on the one that is next to it?

A member asked:

I have this painful bump on the side of my tongue. i've heard of it being called a lie bump. i need to know how to get rid of it.

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