Question 1

i've got small, painful white bumps on my tongue. what should i do?

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See your doctor: Your physician can diagnose the problem and give you the proper treatment.

Question 2

small bump on tongue. same color as tongue. its almost like i could pick it off if i wanted to. not painful and near the outer edge of. noticed about a week ago. is this concerning? abou?

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: Lesions like you described need to be visualized and possibly biopsied for a proper diagnosis. See an oral surgeon.

Question 3

large painful bump on tongue, side of neck hurts...and just don't feel good.

Accepted Answer

Needs to be examined: Please call an Oral Surgeon or ENT for an appointment.

Question 4

small bump on tongue with red dot in the middle, what is it?

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Bump on tongue: Difficult to say without an examination and history. 
If it is painful and/or has been present for 10 days or longer, have it examined by your dentist or an oral surgeon.

Question 5

i had a single small red/white bump on soft palate for a couple days and its gone. in hiv mouth sores, would there only be one or would it be more?

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More than one likely: There are more than one type or mouth sores usually related to hiv. Most have more to do with being immunosupressed- like candidiasis (ulcers caused by yeast infections), cold  and herpetic ulcers as well as leukoplakia ("hairy tounge").   The onset of a single small lesion that has healed is not an indicator that you have contracted hiv.   If you are still fearful, the best remedy is testing.

Question 6

i'm concerned because i have swollen and sore taste bud or bump on tongue?

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You should be: If swelling is transitory, watch for return.  If it has been there for a while, it would be prudent to see a dentist for a diagnosis.

Question 7

4 year old daughter has had bad cough and runny nose for 9 days. now she has white bump on tongue and says it hurts. related?

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Likely: She has had a lengthy illness and her body may be having trouble fighting it. It may be an ulcer on her tongue related to this illness or a new illness, particularly if she is in a child are environment. Have her checked by your doctor. All the best.

Question 8

cold for three weeks, nasal chest congestion, dry cough nowc followed by mouth sores on top pallet. red bumps with large white sores?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection?: The mouth sores on your palate sounds viral, but if you have been sick for 3 weeks you might have a bacterial infection requiring antibiotics.  See a doctor, rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Question 9

i have mouth sores, bumps on back of my throat, a feeling something is stuck on the bottom of my right tonsil but i can't see it, and mild headache?

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See ENT/ neurologist: An ENT can evaluate the mouth sores and the back of the throat bumps and the sensation in the right tonsil.  Arguably there is some toxin, pathogen or allergen present.  A neurologist can check out the HA. Typically, some toxin, pathogen or allergen is present in one or more of the cranial joints, TM joints, occiput, or frontal sinus at the sphenoid junction.

Question 10

i have painful mouth sores on my tongue and inside cheeks. sometimes have a small white/yellow bubble and are always red. low iron and b12.

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See a dentist: If you want to know what is the cause of your sores and what treatment is available to you, you will have to see  a dentist.  We can't diagnose and treat you over the internet.

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I've got small, painful white bumps on my tongue. what should i do?

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Small bump on tongue. same color as tongue. its almost like i could pick it off if i wanted to. not painful and near the outer edge of. noticed about a week ago. is this concerning? abou?

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Large painful bump on tongue, side of neck hurts...and just don't feel good.

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Small bump on tongue with red dot in the middle, what is it?

A member asked:

I had a single small red/white bump on soft palate for a couple days and its gone. in hiv mouth sores, would there only be one or would it be more?

A member asked:

I'm concerned because i have swollen and sore taste bud or bump on tongue?

A member asked:

4 year old daughter has had bad cough and runny nose for 9 days. now she has white bump on tongue and says it hurts. related?

A member asked:

Cold for three weeks, nasal chest congestion, dry cough nowc followed by mouth sores on top pallet. red bumps with large white sores?

A member asked:

I have mouth sores, bumps on back of my throat, a feeling something is stuck on the bottom of my right tonsil but i can't see it, and mild headache?

A member asked:

I have painful mouth sores on my tongue and inside cheeks. sometimes have a small white/yellow bubble and are always red. low iron and b12.

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