Question 1

throat pain weeks, voice ok, swallowing okay, red lump under tongue, little clear blisters in mouth/ throat. otherwise fit and feel fine.

Accepted Answer

Lump under tongue: You should see an oral surgeon... It may be related to vascular tissue... A hemangioma. If it was cause by trauma it would have subsided on its own. Good luck!

Question 2

i noticed a dark red lump under my tongue. it doesn't hurt, there is a slight discomfort if i put pressure on it. should i be concerned? what would cause this to form?

Accepted Answer

Likely blood blister: You may unknowingly hurt the tongue and there may have been bleeding into the tissue. Watch and wait for it to disappear. If it does not go away in a week, becomes bigger, or becomes painful, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
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Question 3

what does it mean if you have red lumps on the back of your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Normal: There are thousands of bump(papillia) on the tongue.  These bump and taste buds are various shapes and sizes with multiple functions.  On the back of the tongue, there is a band of large lumps usually in a v-shaped pattern.  You may be looking at them.  If want to be sure consult your dentist about your concern.

Question 4

some sort of brown stuff all over tongue with much more at the back. can scrape off but more comesback. large red lumps all over tongue. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Sinus drainage: Keep cleaning your tongue as the post nasal drip is full of organisms that will cause infections. See your physician for an antibiotic for sinus infection.

Question 5

bit my tongue really hard and now theres a red lump. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a Dentist: There are a number of posibilities. You need a vdiagnosis based on an oral exam. Since you are concerned, see a dentist or oral surgeon.

Question 6

hard painful lump on top of tongue in the back about the size of a dime. can't see it, not red but can feel it. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked ASAP: It could be a wide range of things from a burn or irritation to a fungal or other infection. these are the most common. However, a scary possibility is a tumor.

Question 7

i have had a red lump on the front top right side of my tongue and it is painful it helps when i suck ice but should i be worried after sour candy???

Accepted Answer

Tongue infection: what you are describing could be a localized infection or area of trauma to the tongue.  You have not told us for how long this has been present, nor if it has changed at all in the past several days??  Best to have a physician or dentist examine your tongue to determine what is there and then to set up a treatment plan if necessary.

Question 8

i had a small red lump under the left side of my tongue. it had no pain or anything but it is disturbing my tongue and make it uncomfortable. how can i treat it at home?

Accepted Answer

: Unidentified lesions need to be investigated. These issues are not DIY home surgery. You really need to be evaluated by an oral surgeon to determine what that lump is and if it needs to be removed.

Question 9

can red lumps at the back of the tongue be any kind of sti or std?

Accepted Answer

Must be seen: The most likely cause of the bumps on the back of your tongue is that they are normal taste buds. If you have fears of sti or std, the only prudent course is to get a physical exam to know for sure what your situation is.

Question 10

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.

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Throat pain weeks, voice ok, swallowing okay, red lump under tongue, little clear blisters in mouth/ throat. otherwise fit and feel fine.

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I noticed a dark red lump under my tongue. it doesn't hurt, there is a slight discomfort if i put pressure on it. should i be concerned? what would cause this to form?

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What does it mean if you have red lumps on the back of your tongue?

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Some sort of brown stuff all over tongue with much more at the back. can scrape off but more comesback. large red lumps all over tongue. what is this?

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Bit my tongue really hard and now theres a red lump. what can i do?

A member asked:

Hard painful lump on top of tongue in the back about the size of a dime. can't see it, not red but can feel it. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have had a red lump on the front top right side of my tongue and it is painful it helps when i suck ice but should i be worried after sour candy???

A member asked:

I had a small red lump under the left side of my tongue. it had no pain or anything but it is disturbing my tongue and make it uncomfortable. how can i treat it at home?

A member asked:

Can red lumps at the back of the tongue be any kind of sti or std?

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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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