Question 1

i got about 8 pink bumps on the back of my tongue, how can i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds: They are most likely normal or inflamed taste buds that do not require any treatment. See you dentist to have it looked at just to be sure.

Question 2

what are the hard pink bumps on the back of my tongue? i did not have them when i woke up. i went to school, didn't eat anything i don't usually eat.  then when i got home i was looking at my teeth and noticed these bumps on the back of my tongue. they lo

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Sounds : Sounds like circumvallate papillae--normal structures on the back of the tongue.  They can be hard to see since they are at about or just beyond the "horizon" of the tongue where it curves down into the throat.  People tend to notice them when they self examine for a new sore throat.  Search for images on the web and compare what you are seeing.

Question 3

i have red nerves inside the mouth near gums and uvula also has a red spot on it. also i found pink bumps on the back of my tongue .pls suggest ?

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How do you feel?: If you feel fine and what you report are incidental findings, everything is probably normal or at least within normal boundaries. The pink bumps are papillae, most likely circumvallate papillae- Google it) and have slight redness on the back of your throat might indicate irritation, allergies, etc. and nothing to be overly concerned about. However, if you're not feeling well, see your physician.

Question 4

i've had a sorethroat for a week and 2  bumps on the roof of my mouth and  light pink bumps on the back of my tongue. no fever, but mild cough. strep?

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Sounds viral: Sounds more viral but can be very ill either way. Go see your doctor for exam and treatment

Question 5

i have five medium light pink bumps in the back of my tongue and my tongue is always white i have been cleaning it everydaywhat can this possibly be?

Accepted Answer

Bumps on tongue : The are normally some  large bumps located at the back of your tongue called circumvallate papilla and they taste bitter substances. They are nothing to worry about, but   If you are concerned about this see your dentist  for an evaluation

Question 6

i have these redish/ pink bump by the back of my tongue they don't hurt or anything can you tell me what this is?

Accepted Answer

Normal?: Circumvallate papillae are dome-shaped structures on the human tongue that vary in number from eight to twelve.
If there is only one, is something else. See oral surgeon for exam.

Question 7

on the back of my tongue there's these raised pink/redish bump they don't hurt or anything and there oddly placed in different spots can you tell me what these are?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds.: Vallate papillae - those are your taste buds.  They get very large in the back of your tongue.

Question 8

weird bumps on back of tongue and throat?

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Taste buds: Likely what you are noticing are your taste buds and possibly some lymph gland tissue (tonsil ) which is normally there. Often they will look like suction cups with stalks holding them up. Normal stuff - not to worry. If you see red/white spots on back of throat, then see MD as it may be strep. Look online for pic of taste buds at back of tongue.

Question 9

just noticed irregular/scalloped bumps on back of tongue on sides - one side worse than other-they don't hurt or bleed - what could this be?  worried

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Tongue scalloping (marks of teeth on the borders) is a useful clinical indicator of sleep pathology and its presence should prompt the physician to inquire about snoring history and polysomnography test-sleep study. Clenching your teeth also a cause for the tongue scalloping.

Question 10

enlarged bumps on back of tongue std??

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: You have likely never looked back there before, but there is a line of bump like glandular structures crossing the base of the tongue.

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I got about 8 pink bumps on the back of my tongue, how can i get rid of them?

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What are the hard pink bumps on the back of my tongue? i did not have them when i woke up. i went to school, didn't eat anything i don't usually eat. then when i got home i was looking at my teeth and noticed these bumps on the back of my tongue. they lo

A member asked:

I have red nerves inside the mouth near gums and uvula also has a red spot on it. also i found pink bumps on the back of my tongue .pls suggest ?

A member asked:

I've had a sorethroat for a week and 2 bumps on the roof of my mouth and light pink bumps on the back of my tongue. no fever, but mild cough. strep?

A member asked:

I have five medium light pink bumps in the back of my tongue and my tongue is always white i have been cleaning it everydaywhat can this possibly be?

A member asked:

I have these redish/ pink bump by the back of my tongue they don't hurt or anything can you tell me what this is?

A member asked:

On the back of my tongue there's these raised pink/redish bump they don't hurt or anything and there oddly placed in different spots can you tell me what these are?

A member asked:

Weird bumps on back of tongue and throat?

A member asked:

Just noticed irregular/scalloped bumps on back of tongue on sides - one side worse than other-they don't hurt or bleed - what could this be? worried

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Enlarged bumps on back of tongue std??

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