Question 1

toothache for 3 days on day 4 under tongue has red bumps and feels swollen. ?

Accepted Answer

Toothache: What are you waiting for? Why suffer with pain and possible spread of infection with resultant more serious complications?  See a dentist to evaluate and treat you properly. We can neither diagnose nor treat your problems over the internet.

Question 2

my tongue has red bumps in the back of it . what's wrong? how do i get rid of them

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Taste buds: If you are seeing non- tender raised elevations, these are most likely the olfactory areas of the tongue, papillae ( tastebuds). These are normal epithelial anatomical projections: http://www.innerbody.com/image/nerv12.html

Question 3

baby has red bumps on the back of her tongue?

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Normal : These are likely the large papillae at the base posterior of the tongue. Nothing to worry about :-).

Question 4

why is my tongue so white with little red bumps?

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Uncertain: Your dentist may be able to accurately diagnose this.  This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 5

why is my tongue white with red bumps? i need some advice.

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Rule out fungus: A sore white whitish tongue with red bumps could represent fungal infection such as thrush (moniliasis).  Have a culture taken for a specific diagnosis and if fungus is recovered, there are many oral rinses that can cure you within 7-10 days.

Question 6

have red bumps on both sides of tongue what does this mean?

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Tongue bumps: They may be normal papillae but without seeing them we cannot determine that over the internet. See your local dentist for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 7

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 8

what are little red bumps on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

red bumps: Can't be sure without an examination. Where on the tongue are they located? Are they painful? How long have they been there?
If they're on the back of the tongue, they may be taste buds.
See your dentist for an examination to be sure.

Question 9

what are the tiny red bumps on tip of tongue?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds!: Paul, those are probably your taste buds, known anatomically as your "papillary" taste buds. Sometimes they get inflamed and sore (from spicy/salty food or from microscopic trauma) and then the condition is called papillitis.

Question 10

what can cause a white hairy tongue and red bumps?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: Nutritional deficiencies,  reduced health status, immune compromise, overgrowth of candida albicans, exposure to wide spectrum antibiotics are potential causes.  The red spots are probably taste buds, the white parts foliate papilla, parton the tongue that is normally pink.

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Why is my tongue so white with little red bumps?

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Why is my tongue white with red bumps? i need some advice.

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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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