Question 1

what could these painful bump(s) on my tongue be?

Accepted Answer

Many Possibilities: They could be swollen taste buds, blisters, cancer, trauma from biting your tongue, cysts ... The point being there are many possibilities.  The only real answer will come when you visit your dentist and get them examined.

Question 2

whats this bump on my toddlers toungue?

Accepted Answer

Internet diagnosis: These types of problems need to be visualized to be properly diagnosed. Have the child's pediatrician take a look, and send you to a pediatric dentist if necessary.

Question 3

what to do if i have some bumps in the end of my toungue, what is this?

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See a dentist: Without being able to see and examine the bumps, it is impossible to answer your question. See a dentist and have them looked at.

Question 4

i have reddish bump like sores at the back of my toungue.they are alittle painful?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay: Everyone has large bumps on the back of the tongue. They shouldn't be painful. However it is common for taste buds to get swollen and sore once in awhile. If it lasts longer than 2-3  weeks then a medical exam would be warranted.

Question 5

i have a huge bump in the middle of my toungue and it is verry painful. its been going on for three days now. help?

Accepted Answer

Need an exam: Unfortunately, the internet isn't very helpful for something like this. You will need an exam by a physician or dentist to see what's going on. It's probably an injury of some sort but it really needs to be looked at to be sure.

Question 6

what are the bumps on my tongue for?

Accepted Answer

Tongue: Taste buds are the bumps on the tongue.

Question 7

i have a bump on my tongue, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Long list: Anything from a traumatic ulcer , inflamed taste bud, to an early cancer. If it has been there for more than a week, please visit your dentist for a proper diagnosis.

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

are bumps at the back of tongue normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are called circumvallate pappilae

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What to do if i have some bumps in the end of my toungue, what is this?

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I have reddish bump like sores at the back of my toungue.they are alittle painful?

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I have a huge bump in the middle of my toungue and it is verry painful. its been going on for three days now. help?

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What are the bumps on my tongue for?

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I have a bump on my tongue, what could it be?

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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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What do bumps on your tongue mean?

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