Question 1

i have weird bumps on my tongue, near the back in the middle that are extremely painful they also are on the sides of my tongue ?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds papillae: We all have circumvallate papillae in the back of our  tongue that looks like a converted fee. These are taste buds. If you hear Tatum they can hurt. If you have a throat infection they can also get swollen. Behind those taste buds you have lingual tonsils. That's tonsillar to shoot on the tongue they can also get swollen and infected. If you have any concern see in her nose and throat specialist.

Question 2

what do bumps on your tongue mean?

Accepted Answer

You have taste buds: Normal, small bumps on your tongue are called papillae and are your taste buds.

Question 3

are bumps at the back of tongue normal?

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Yes: They are called circumvallate pappilae

Question 4

possible causes for dry/bumps on tongue?

Accepted Answer

Dry tongue from?: Mouth breathing? Dehydration? Some medications? Some medical conditions? See your dentist and physician for a check-up and e-valuation.

Question 5

what can cause tiny white bumps on tongue?

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Candida: I would seek a healthcare professional to make sure you don't  have candida.

Question 6

what causes bumps to appear on your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Normally the surface of your tongue is covered with papillae. About 2/3 of the way back there are other shaped structures back there. Sometimes areas drop down and you see areas with smooth borders which looked to doctors like a map - hence the term geographic tongue.

Question 7

how do u get rip of the bump on your tongue?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist : First see a dentist to find out whether or not that bump is normal and if not, what it is and what should be done, if anything.

Question 8

what causes bumps on the back of your tongue?

Accepted Answer

Lingual tonsils: Raised areas at the base of tongue (behind the curvature of tongue) are a normal variant of lymphatic tissue, like tonsils and adenoids. In fact they are called lingual tonsils and help form a protective ring of lymphatics in throat like immigration checkpoint against invading bacteria and viruses. They can cause snoring and sleep apnea. If recently enlarged then can be a sign of disease.

Question 9

what do bumps on the back of the tongue mean?

Accepted Answer

Taste buds\papillae: The tongue normally has taste buds also called papillae. The largest ones are on the back of the tongue. The only way to be 100% sure that it's all normal is to have a dentist actually take a look.

Question 10

does everyone have bumps on the back of tongue?

Accepted Answer

Tongue bumps: Bumps on the tongue in most cases are just normal taste buds. Sizes vary depending on the location. If you feel that some bumps are new or have become larger than a visit with your dentist is a recommended first choice for evaluation.

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I have weird bumps on my tongue, near the back in the middle that are extremely painful they also are on the sides of my tongue ?

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