Question 1

I have had a soft lump under my tongue its been there for some what of a possible 1-2 months should i be worried?  because i am.

Accepted Answer

Get in to see the oral surgeon right away. May only be a clogged salivary duct , but take no chances. Prime location for oral cancer. Get to the oral surgeon.

Question 2

I have lumps on back of my tongue?

Accepted Answer

The bumps are called circumvellate papillae. Usually they are in a v shape at the base of the tongue. A normal number of these papillae are 8 to 12. These are taste buds.

Question 3

What can i do for a hard lump in tongue?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist asap to determine the cause. Could be that you bit your tongue or it could be a growth of some sort.

Question 4

What are two lumps that is under your tongue?

Accepted Answer

The soft tissue under your tongue is the sublingual saliva gland. There are ducts that squirt saliva  that usually squirt saliva on your lower front teeth.

Question 5

Does everyone have little lumps in the back of their tongue?

Accepted Answer

These bumps are most likely circumvallate papillae which are normal structures on the tongue. They have some function in taste and saliva is released from the base of them.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

Hard, painful lump in the middle portion of tongue for 3 days. should i be concerned at all?

Accepted Answer

Hard, painful lumps in the middle of the tongue are not part of your normal anatomy. Your post did not say how long you have this, whether your tongue was traumatized, or if it is at the surface or deep in the tissue. In any event, it should be examined by an oral surgeon to determine if it needs further treatment. Call your local dentist for a referral.

Question 8

Lump on tongue that was painful but is no longer painful. lump present for more than a week. cause for worry?

Accepted Answer

It should be gone in another week.  If not, see a dentist that can diagnose the swelling.  An oral surgeon or ENT physician would be a good choice.

Question 9

I have noticed back of tongue there are big and small lumps at back of and back (on side) of tongue. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

There are several kinds of bumps (papillae) on the tongue and they have different appearances.  See this fabulous webpage by Dr. Spiller with great discussion and pics about the normal tongue and diseases of the tongue.  http://doctorspiller.com/Oral_Anatomy.htm

Question 10

My son has a lump inside his tongue on the tip, i am going to take him to the dr but until i can get him in i wanted to see what it may be.?

Accepted Answer

What color is it, how big is it, does it hurt, how long has been there? Theses questions and others need to be addressed before we can give you a meaningful answer. Best to have his doc look at him. Usually these things are benign but definitely have it checked  out.

Soft lump under tongue

I have had a soft lump under my tongue its been there for some what of a possible 1-2 months should i be worried? because i am.

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I have lumps on back of my tongue?

What can i do for a hard lump in tongue?

What are two lumps that is under your tongue?

Does everyone have little lumps in the back of their tongue?

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

Hard, painful lump in the middle portion of tongue for 3 days. should i be concerned at all?

Lump on tongue that was painful but is no longer painful. lump present for more than a week. cause for worry?

I have noticed back of tongue there are big and small lumps at back of and back (on side) of tongue. is that normal?

My son has a lump inside his tongue on the tip, i am going to take him to the dr but until i can get him in i wanted to see what it may be.?

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