Question 1

i noticed tiny red bumps on my tongue. what are these? i have been using listerine mouthwash. that cause it?

Accepted Answer

Could be: Just a simple allergic reaction to the high alcohol contents of the mouthwash, change to something non alcoholic like act or biotiene and see if it goes away..

Question 2

what are the tiny red bumps on tip of tongue?

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Taste buds!: Paul, those are probably your taste buds, known anatomically as your "papillary" taste buds. Sometimes they get inflamed and sore (from spicy/salty food or from microscopic trauma) and then the condition is called papillitis.

Question 3

what exactly can be the tiny cluster of red bumps on my tongue?

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Exactly: Your request for an "exact" diagnosis, over the internet, sight unseen, medical and habit history unknown, is not possible. Your best bet for a definitive diagnosis is an appointment with a local oral surgeon. Please call for peace of mind.

Question 4

help me please! there are small red bumps on tongue, with "hairy" tougne and red patches. what do i do?

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See your dentist: See your dentist for a definitive diagnosis. Sounds like normal taste buds (bumps), geographic tongue (bald patches-red spots) and hairy tongue (elongation of papillae).

Question 5

had just recently taken out my tongue ring, my doctor says it was not infected but now i have small irritated red bumps on tongue, hurt when drnk/eat?

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Probably not: related.  It could be a cold sore developing.  If it persists or worsens, have your doctor look at it.

Question 6

geographical tongue with tiny red bumps and burnings sensation?

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Geographic tongue: Geographic tongue is also known as benign migratory glossitis.  The tongue will have patches on the surface of the tongue that are missing the normal pink papillae and appear as smooth, red "islands," often with slightly raised borders.  These patches give the tongue a map-like appearance.  These patches then heal and the condition "migrates" to another spot.  Usually without symptoms or burning

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.

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See dentist. : 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

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

Irritation: 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.

Question 9

i have red bumps all the way back of tongue. it's painless. i can feel it when i swallow. i also have tiny red bumps on the top layer of my tongue.

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Everybody has a row of large (up to 1/8 inch) red bumps across the back of the tongue, called circumvallate papillae (google it for photos). And normal tongue papillae and taste buds could be the &quot;tiny red bumps&quot; you describe. Therefore, I&#x27;m guessing nothing is abnormal. But see your doctor or dentist if you remain cocnerned.

Question 10

i have red large bumps on the mid and back section of my tongue. i also have small red bumps on tip of the tongue? how to i go about getting rid of ?

Accepted Answer

See the dentist: This maybe normal anatomy...Check with your dentist to know for sure.

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I noticed tiny red bumps on my tongue. what are these? i have been using listerine mouthwash. that cause it?

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What are the tiny red bumps on tip of tongue?

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What exactly can be the tiny cluster of red bumps on my tongue?

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Help me please! there are small red bumps on tongue, with "hairy" tougne and red patches. what do i do?

A member asked:

Had just recently taken out my tongue ring, my doctor says it was not infected but now i have small irritated red bumps on tongue, hurt when drnk/eat?

A member asked:

Geographical tongue with tiny red bumps and burnings sensation?

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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.

A member asked:

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. ?

A member asked:

I have red bumps all the way back of tongue. it's painless. i can feel it when i swallow. i also have tiny red bumps on the top layer of my tongue.

A member asked:

I have red large bumps on the mid and back section of my tongue. i also have small red bumps on tip of the tongue? how to i go about getting rid of ?

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