Question 1

hard red bumps on back of tongue and it don't look v-shaped. it look like a cluster of bumps.

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: Bumps on the back or inside of tongue are normal findings. Unless you are having some symptoms, like swelling or tingling etc. I would not worry too much, except to point this out to your physician at your next physical check up.

Question 2

hi, i have a cluster of small white/yellow deadskin like bumps on the middle of my tongue, i can't remove them, they don't hurt, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Bumps on tongue: One possibility is a fibroma, which is a lesion that develops as a result of injury. However, only a visual examination could tell for sure.
Anything abnormal in your mouth should be checked by a dentist or an oral surgeon.

Question 3

what exactly can be the tiny cluster of red bumps on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Exactly: Your request for an "exact" diagnosis, over the internet, sight unseen, medical and habit history unknown, is not possible. Your best bet for a definitive diagnosis is an appointment with a local oral surgeon. Please call for peace of mind.

Question 4

at the base of my tongue on the very right side there is a cluster of slightly tender bumps. they're not small and the color of the rest of my tongue.

Accepted Answer

Papillae: or taste buds- usually nornal anatomy; however, can vary from person to person unless painful or inflamed.

Question 5

far back on my tongue i have this popcorn lookin cluster of tongue colored bumps along with a few what looks like raised large taste buds i think.help?

Accepted Answer

Normal: They are the papillae of the tongue. Likely you are noticing the filiform and vallate (circumvallate) papillae. Involved in taste. Normal -- not to worry. Test them out with some sweet, sour, bitter, and salty options. Good Luck.

Question 6

i have just noticed these red bumps on my tongue , they're kind of scattered but get more clustered and bigger towards the back on my tongue ..

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: You are describing the normal distribution of your taste buds.

Question 7

red cluster scattered bumps on back of tongue. it's been like that for 4 months. n i have 2 tonsils on the same side swollen. is it a std or not?

Accepted Answer

Normal/not specific: There is a prominent line of bump like glands at the base of the tongue, you may have never noticed as most don't look for them. Tonsil enlargement is not specific to the cause of their enlargement. If you are concerned about a std you can have it tested.

Question 8

cluster of bumps in back of tongue-throat (feels like cauliflower) also tongue feels like is pushed back. what it could be? it has been almost a week

Accepted Answer

Lots: Could be lots of things.  But swollen tongue can create life threatening airway obstruction.  Don't wait.  See family dentist, family physician, ear/nose/throat specialist, oral surgeon, or emergency room asap.

Question 9

little cluster white spots middle of tongue now a bump. entire mouth hurts some mucous in throat white bumps inside lip earache?

Accepted Answer

White lesion: Any and all white lesions in the mouth demand immediate evaluation.  Please see your Dentist.

Question 10

so, i have a cluster of small white bumps on the inside of my mouth, on the right side. they do not hurt. i was just wondering what they might be.

Accepted Answer

Yeast : Yeast candida infection would be the most common but they could be a viral infection they could be just white spots of mucus or rarely a herpes infection but they should be painful viral infections like herpes usually are painful. Apthus ulcers are also possible. These usually  are painful

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Hard red bumps on back of tongue and it don't look v-shaped. it look like a cluster of bumps.

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Hi, i have a cluster of small white/yellow deadskin like bumps on the middle of my tongue, i can't remove them, they don't hurt, what can it be?

A member asked:

What exactly can be the tiny cluster of red bumps on my tongue?

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At the base of my tongue on the very right side there is a cluster of slightly tender bumps. they're not small and the color of the rest of my tongue.

A member asked:

Far back on my tongue i have this popcorn lookin cluster of tongue colored bumps along with a few what looks like raised large taste buds i think.help?

A member asked:

I have just noticed these red bumps on my tongue , they're kind of scattered but get more clustered and bigger towards the back on my tongue ..

A member asked:

Red cluster scattered bumps on back of tongue. it's been like that for 4 months. n i have 2 tonsils on the same side swollen. is it a std or not?

A member asked:

Cluster of bumps in back of tongue-throat (feels like cauliflower) also tongue feels like is pushed back. what it could be? it has been almost a week

A member asked:

Little cluster white spots middle of tongue now a bump. entire mouth hurts some mucous in throat white bumps inside lip earache?

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So, i have a cluster of small white bumps on the inside of my mouth, on the right side. they do not hurt. i was just wondering what they might be.

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