Question 1

what should i do if i have a small bump on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated: "bumps" are not a normal part of your anatomy. It would be best to have it evaluated by an oral surgeon. Please make the call for an appointment.

Question 2

i have a small bump on the tip of my tongue it is the same color as my tongue doesn't hurt i did rub it on the back of my teeth, it's been there for a?

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Bump on tongue: If you smoke or use any tobacco products, show your doctor/dentist right away. If you don't smoke, then just show your dentist next time you go. If it doesn't hurt and you aren't having fevers, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, or enlarged lymph nodes in your neck, then it's probably nothing. Good luck.

Question 3

i have a small bump on the side of my tongue and i'm considered it's oral cancer?  
i just noticed it a few days ago

Accepted Answer

See Dentist: Could be many things- you bit it and created a sore, an enlarged taste bud,..hard to say.  See a dentist to check it.  If there is any question, the dentist should consider either doing a biopsy or sending to an oral surgeon to perform that treatment

Question 4

i don't know if i have a canker sore or herpes. how will i know the difference? i have a small bump on the tip of my tongue. and four more under it.

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See Your Dentist: The only way to determine this is to have a complete evaluation by your dentist or oral medicine specialist.

Question 5

i have a small bump under my tongue vain it didn't hurt?

Accepted Answer

Mucous cyst: There are many glands in the mouth to keep the moisture going. It is possible that this small bump is one of those glands that has become blocked up for some reason. Because there is no pain, I do not suspect infection just yet, but keep an eye on it. This spot may resolve spontaneously or may progress to become something more recognizable later.

Question 6

small white bump on my tongue that hurts what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Is it worse with cit: Is worse with citrus food?if yes than this is salivary gland blocked usually us a self limiting u need to drink more water snd  and lines and lemons to dislodge an impacted stone in your salivary  gland. If the bump is not affected by citrus food u need to be seen by a dr for a possible biopsy to rule out cancer

Question 7

i have a small bump under my tongue, it appears to be next to the frenulum. it looks liquidy, pinkish, and about 3 mm wide. it doesn't hurt .

Accepted Answer

Mucocele: This could be a Mucocele or mucous retention lesion. We all have many minor salivary glands throughout the mouth and are about the size of a b.b. pellet. Sometimes they can get blocked or clogged and a small balloon of salivary fluid forms. They usually do not hurt. You should have it checked out because in rare cases they can be caused by a minor salivary gland tumor and should be removed.

Question 8

i have a small bump under my tongue.  it's not painful only sometimes when touched. i don't smoke or use tobacco.. it's concerning.  should i see a dr?

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Yes: Yes, concerned enough to see evaluation by oral surgeon or ENT doc.

Question 9

i have a small bump on the right side of my tongue near the lingual tonsil that i noticed yesterday, it is not painful but i am very worried. ?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: Any bump on the tongue needs to be checked. At your age of 21 it is unlikely to be anything serious .We do not have enough information to tell you what it might be . Need a history like if you smoke or chew tobacco . Any other co existing medical condition  etc, it may be due to a viral infection,allergy, canker sore.a tumor. If it persist get it checked by your doctor for proper diagnosis

Question 10

i have a small bump on the right side of my tongue (near lingual tonsil) that i'm worried about. it is not painful and i do not smoke. i'm worried ?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Has it changed size or shape?  How long has it been there?  Monitor for a bit if no resolution then see your doctor don't smoke if you do

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I have a small bump on the tip of my tongue it is the same color as my tongue doesn't hurt i did rub it on the back of my teeth, it's been there for a?

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I have a small bump on the side of my tongue and i'm considered it's oral cancer? i just noticed it a few days ago

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I don't know if i have a canker sore or herpes. how will i know the difference? i have a small bump on the tip of my tongue. and four more under it.

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I have a small bump under my tongue vain it didn't hurt?

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Small white bump on my tongue that hurts what should i do?

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I have a small bump under my tongue, it appears to be next to the frenulum. it looks liquidy, pinkish, and about 3 mm wide. it doesn't hurt .

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I have a small bump under my tongue. it's not painful only sometimes when touched. i don't smoke or use tobacco.. it's concerning. should i see a dr?

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I have a small bump on the right side of my tongue near the lingual tonsil that i noticed yesterday, it is not painful but i am very worried. ?

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I have a small bump on the right side of my tongue (near lingual tonsil) that i'm worried about. it is not painful and i do not smoke. i'm worried ?

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