Question 1

what could thia bump under my tounge be?

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Hard to say: These types of lesions are best diagnosed visually... See a local dentist for a full evaluation.

Question 2

are big bumps on the back of my tounge normal?

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Yes: On the back of your tongue are large  taste buds called circumvalate papillae.  They are very normal.

Question 3

i have a clear bump under my tounge what is this?

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Many possibilities: Depending on how big the bump is it could be a salivary duct, or a ranula.  A mucocele is another possibility.  An ulceration or oral cancer are still other possibilities... So it is best if you go to see a dentist and they will give you a correct diagnosis. A biopsy may be suggested.

Question 4

what are bumps on the side of your tounge that hurt?

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Tongue: These could represent a variety of disorders.  The symptoms you report are too vague to give an informed opinion.

Question 5

why do i have light pink bumps on the back of my tounge?

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Probable taste buds: These are probably taste buds and should be there.  It is always good to check with your dentist to be sure they are normal.  They should appear the same on both sides of your tongue.

Question 6

what causes the back side of my tounge to itich n have bumps?

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Allergies: The "bumps" are taste buds on the back surface of the tongue. The itching is likely because of an allergy.

Question 7

i got big bumps on the back of my tounge. what could they be?

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Taste buds: They form a v on the back of your tongue and are perfectly normal.

Question 8

are bumps on back all the way down and on the side of tounge normal?

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May be: Without examining your tongue, i cannot make a diagnosis as hpv related cancer in oral cavity is on the rise in the younger population!

Question 9

have white bumps on my tounge for a week now and there white what could it be?

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Papillae: Could be the normal papillae pattern that everyone has on their tongue. Or it could be geographic tongue which is a condition that affects about 2% of the population. This condition causes different patterns on the tongue that can change periodically.  Not serious, but it can cause some burning sensations. Please seek the services of a dentist to get a definitive diagnoses for this condition.

Question 10

i have a huge bump on the side of my tounge that is painful. what should i do?

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Tongue Bump: Any lump or bump around oral cavity warrants an evaluation by a doctor.

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