Question 1

found a little red spot on side of tongue this am.  only one.  very small like a larger pin head. .. just today. should i worry? maybe bit myself?

Accepted Answer

May be bite mark: There are a number of things that can cause something like this, most of which are not serious.  It could well be a bite mark.  It should heal quickly, in a few days.  If the area does not heal in 2 weeks, or gets bigger and more painful, it is time to see a dentist and have it checked.

Question 2

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

Probably normal: 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 3

my tongue hurts, is white, white bumps on top of tongue and red spot on side of tongue
some congestion in throat/ on and off sore throat

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: The direct visualization of this will likely provide the diagnosis. Most common is bacterial or viral infection.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

my husband is having red vein on right side of tongue it seems normal from the above but from under veins are turninf blood red on colour...

Accepted Answer

See your dentist.: It is very likely a normal variation of the vessels under the tongue.  However, it would be very important to see a dentist/ oral surgeon to evaluate.

Question 6

please tell me can a tooth infection cause red bumps on the side of tongue.sore throat.hard bump inside the tongue.are these symptoms? maybe spreaded?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Bumps may be inflamed salivary glands.

Question 7

hello, i noticed i have a tiny dark red dot on the side of my tongue, it does not hurt and the rest of my tongue is completely normal, i was wondering if it was due to my smoke use? i occasionally use tobacco wraps

Accepted Answer

Likely related: Best would be to have your physician or dentist to evaluate and stop using tobacco for a while. Time will offer the exact answer to your question. If the lesion stays or grows your physician will also get a sense of its dynamics.

Question 8

i was wondering what would cause immediate red soreness on either sides of my tongue just minutes after performing oral sex?

Accepted Answer

Chemical irritation: Check for any chemical which migh cause irritation- even skin lotion or soap, or whatever. The other possibility is physical friction on those surfaces.  It's too soon for infection to start.

Question 9

i have developed a small painful red bump on the  side of my tongue near the back i don't drink or smoke any ideas what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: May be local tongue trauma from the teeth, an inflamed taste bud or tongue papilla an inflamed salivary gland. Gargle with salt water and avoid spicy or acidic food but check it out with an ENT or oral surgeon

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Found a little red spot on side of tongue this am. only one. very small like a larger pin head. .. just today. should i worry? maybe bit myself?

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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?

A member asked:

My tongue hurts, is white, white bumps on top of tongue and red spot on side of tongue some congestion in throat/ on and off sore throat

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

My husband is having red vein on right side of tongue it seems normal from the above but from under veins are turninf blood red on colour...

A member asked:

Please tell me can a tooth infection cause red bumps on the side of tongue.sore throat.hard bump inside the tongue.are these symptoms? maybe spreaded?

A member asked:

Hello, i noticed i have a tiny dark red dot on the side of my tongue, it does not hurt and the rest of my tongue is completely normal, i was wondering if it was due to my smoke use? i occasionally use tobacco wraps

A member asked:

I was wondering what would cause immediate red soreness on either sides of my tongue just minutes after performing oral sex?

A member asked:

I have developed a small painful red bump on the side of my tongue near the back i don't drink or smoke any ideas what this could be?

A member asked:

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

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