Question 1

are bumps at the back of tongue normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are called circumvallate pappilae

Question 2

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 3

i have bumps on my tongue. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Probably: But if you have some new painful bumps go see a physicians and get checked.

Question 4

is it normal to have small bumps under your tongue?

Accepted Answer

It's hard to say...: To make sure we are discussing the same thing it would be best to have it evaluated.  We would not want to mislead you based on something we may be picturing in our mind but may be different than what you actually have.  Please see a dentist.

Question 5

when i stick out my tongue was far as i can i have two raised bumps on each side at the back. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Bumps on Tongue: This is fully normal. These are two of your taste buds.  Taste buds are of varying size and it is often a surprise when we have not noticed them before.

Question 6

i saw a quick glimpse of a few bumps on the back of my tongue. they were of varying sizes and not in a row but a group. is this normal or herpes?

Accepted Answer

Tongue lesions: These could be normal taste buds but without seeing them it would be difficult to say.  Get them checked out.

Question 7

under my tongue i have a bump that is swelled red and hurts! it's normally a bump but it's big and red and swelled. i don't know the medical term ?

Accepted Answer

Bump under tongue: Any lesion, sore or bump in the mouth that is sore, swollen and/or has lasted longer than 7-10 days should be examined clinically and visually, and possibly biopsied.
Make an appointment with your dentist or an oral surgeon.

Question 8

many weeks ago i noticed a small bump on the left side of my tongue tie, it isn't a strange colour its painless and it moves with my tie. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: No. Not normal, but it may not be a problem. Best solution is to see an oral surgeon who can examine you and discuss options.

Question 9

i just had a food allergy and now i have bumps on back of tongue i that normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is: If you have had an allergic reaction it is normal have those bumps.  Its as if your taste buds went a little haywire.  Give it a week or two to resolve.  Call your doctor if you develop ulcers or bleeding.

Question 10

is it normal to have little pink bumps at the bottom of the palataglossal arch wher it joins the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Little Pink bumps ?: Sorry, but without actually seeing you and what you are describing, we can't possibly know whether or not this is normal anatomy or something else. Please see your dentist for an evaluation.

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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?

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I have bumps on my tongue. is this normal?

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Is it normal to have small bumps under your tongue?

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When i stick out my tongue was far as i can i have two raised bumps on each side at the back. is this normal?

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I saw a quick glimpse of a few bumps on the back of my tongue. they were of varying sizes and not in a row but a group. is this normal or herpes?

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Under my tongue i have a bump that is swelled red and hurts! it's normally a bump but it's big and red and swelled. i don't know the medical term ?

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Many weeks ago i noticed a small bump on the left side of my tongue tie, it isn't a strange colour its painless and it moves with my tie. is it normal?

A member asked:

I just had a food allergy and now i have bumps on back of tongue i that normal?

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Is it normal to have little pink bumps at the bottom of the palataglossal arch wher it joins the tongue?

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