Question 1

what to do if i have these red bumps/lumps on the back of my tongue..is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be taste buds: The dorsum (top surface) of the tongue is full of taste buds. The posterior part of the tongue will have some small rounded bumps that may represent taste buds known as fungiform papillae and larger ones known as circumvallate papilla.

Question 2

hello, is it normal to have very small lumps on the front/middle of the tongue and larger ones on the back the same color as the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Hard to answer: This is hard to tell without seeing them. There are some larger lumps at the back of the tongue that are normal. They are taste buds, There are also normal bumps on front of tongue called papillae. Look at some pictures of bumps on tongue on google and if yours do not look like this then see your doctor or dentist for exam.

Question 3

i have noticed back of tongue there are big and small lumps at back of and back (on side) of tongue. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Can be!: There are several kinds of bumps (papillae) on the tongue and they have different appearances.  See this fabulous webpage by Dr. Spiller with great discussion and pics about the normal tongue and diseases of the tongue.  http://doctorspiller.com/Oral_Anatomy.htm

Question 4

got what feels like 8 tiny skin tags in a cluster at back of the tongue in the middle is this normal i have bigger lumps behind it which i no are ok?

Accepted Answer

Skin tags: these could your taste buds on the back of your tongue.  best to see your physician to check for sure

Question 5

is it normal to have solid lumps next to both sides of the back of my tongue? i was bulimic for 3 years, could be a contributing factor? thank you

Accepted Answer

Tori: If might be Tori (singular - Torus) which are simply growths of bone. Your dentist can tell you for sure. If it is tori - many of us have them - not a problem.

Question 6

i have huge lumps on the back of my tongue near my throat. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: The 'bumps'' on the back top of your tongue are circumvalate papillae-type of taste bud. On the sides are lingual tonsils. White bumps on/in the tonsils are generally sialoliths, or tonsil stones. They usually pass without notice, but can frequently create inflammation, mild pain and serious bad breath. Set your dentist to be sure that it's not abnormality.

Question 7

day 6, 4impacted wisdom teeth removal. still can't close mouth all the way due to little lumps @ the back of my mouth (swollen gum?). is this normal?

Accepted Answer

It is not normal: Wisdom teeth. It was a surgical procedure and is not completely risk-free. Pain, swelling and infection following surgery is usually at its worst 24 – 48 hours after surgery. After that it should subside more and more every day and after 7 days stop. Your symptoms could be a serous problem.  See your dentist or an oral surgeon for post-op appointment and treatment.

Question 8

sore lumps on back of tongue?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds or ?: Could be sore or inflamed taste buds, bacterial or viral infection or something else. Depending upon how sore, other symptoms, and\or how curious as to the cause, see pcp, ENT or dentist. No one can render an accurate diagnosis over the internet, especially sight unseen.

Question 9

lumps on back of tongue and down throat, std?

Accepted Answer

Possible, not likely: The &#x27;bumps&#x27;&#x27; on the back top of your tongue are circumvalate papillae-type of taste bud. On the sides are lingual tonsils. White bumps on/in the tonsils are generally sialoliths, or tonsil stones. They usually pass without notice, but can frequently create inflammation, mild pain and serious bad breath. See your dentist to be sure that it&#x27;s not abnormality--especialy if high risk behaviors exist.

Question 10

sore lumps on back of tongue, very inflamed looking. quite painful and annoying. wht cld this be?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be seen: Could be sore or inflamed taste buds, bacterial or viral infection or something else. Depending upon how sore, other symptoms, and\or how curious as to the cause, see pcp, ENT or dentist. We can't diagnose over the internet, especially sight unseen.

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What to do if i have these red bumps/lumps on the back of my tongue..is this normal?

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Hello, is it normal to have very small lumps on the front/middle of the tongue and larger ones on the back the same color as the tongue?

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I have noticed back of tongue there are big and small lumps at back of and back (on side) of tongue. is that normal?

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Got what feels like 8 tiny skin tags in a cluster at back of the tongue in the middle is this normal i have bigger lumps behind it which i no are ok?

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Is it normal to have solid lumps next to both sides of the back of my tongue? i was bulimic for 3 years, could be a contributing factor? thank you

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I have huge lumps on the back of my tongue near my throat. is this normal?

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Day 6, 4impacted wisdom teeth removal. still can't close mouth all the way due to little lumps @ the back of my mouth (swollen gum?). is this normal?

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Sore lumps on back of tongue?

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Lumps on back of tongue and down throat, std?

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Sore lumps on back of tongue, very inflamed looking. quite painful and annoying. wht cld this be?

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