Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

The thin skin that connects my tongue to my mouth has little red bumps on both sides.. what is it ?

Accepted Answer

That connective thing between the tongue and the floor of the mouth is the frenulum linguae and the red bumps on the side are the openings of your submandibular salivary glands.

Question 3

Red bumps on side of tongue.. have on both sides but slighy worse on the right.. they are at the back side of the tongue.. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

But the only way to know for sure is to have your own dentist take a look. They are most likely taste buds. As we can't actually see what you see, it's impossible to tell you.

Question 4

Occasional throb in back of tongue and throat. red bumps along back of tongue on both sides. no blood. pain is not constant. slight cough. why?

Accepted Answer

The red bumps on your tongue are your taste buds.If you have a slight cough, this can cause your throat to be sore .  If you don't have a cold, i recommend you see your physician to check out your throat.

Question 5

Tingle in my throat, little lethargic, and sores on both sides of my tongue that keep coming back. what could it be? sores start white then red bumps

Accepted Answer

This seems to be a recurrent issue. Since it is you really are best to see your doctor for exam and perhaps lab work

Question 6

My tongue is white and red bumps back side and pain

Accepted Answer

If you scrape it and there is reddish undersurface it could be thrush.

Question 7

I have white lines on both, right and left sides of my tongue that start in a line but end in a bump. i also have tiny red bumps closer to the tip.

Accepted Answer

It would be a good idea to see your dentist. There are many reasons for white patches on the sides of the tongue. It could be caused by chewing of tongue habit. It is common for those with sleep apnea and snoring to exhibit forms of this. However the lateral borders of the tongue are the most common location for oral cancer. Have your dentist examine and evaluate these sites to be sure.

Question 8

I have white lines and some white/red bumps under my tongue and on the sides that are painful and make it difficult to eat/drink. this happened about ?

Accepted Answer

Any white or red lesions of more than 10-14 days duration should be evaluated.  Many possibilities.  Please see your Dentist for differential diagnosis and appropriate observation or treatment.

Question 9

What are the red bumps on the side of my tongue and gums? they dont hurt but there spreading.

Accepted Answer

Can't tell without visual examination.  May be normal or not.  Please call your Dentist for a look-see.

Question 10

The sides of the tip of my tongue hurt, like the sensation when you burn your tongue.  there are small red bumps in the same area too. ?

Accepted Answer

May be irritation from irritating foods. For example, a long session of eating spiced sunflower seeds. Avoid spicy foods for a few days. Saline rinses. If symptoms persist beyond a few days, see an oral surgeon.

Red bumps on both sides of tongue

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

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The thin skin that connects my tongue to my mouth has little red bumps on both sides.. what is it ?

Red bumps on side of tongue.. have on both sides but slighy worse on the right.. they are at the back side of the tongue.. is this serious?

Occasional throb in back of tongue and throat. red bumps along back of tongue on both sides. no blood. pain is not constant. slight cough. why?

Tingle in my throat, little lethargic, and sores on both sides of my tongue that keep coming back. what could it be? sores start white then red bumps

My tongue is white and red bumps back side and pain

I have white lines on both, right and left sides of my tongue that start in a line but end in a bump. i also have tiny red bumps closer to the tip.

I have white lines and some white/red bumps under my tongue and on the sides that are painful and make it difficult to eat/drink. this happened about ?

What are the red bumps on the side of my tongue and gums? they dont hurt but there spreading.

The sides of the tip of my tongue hurt, like the sensation when you burn your tongue. there are small red bumps in the same area too. ?

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