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Is it normal to have solid lumps next to both sides of the back of my tongue? i was bulimic for 3 years, could be a contributing factor? thank you

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tori: If might be Tori (singular - Torus) which are simply growths of bone. Your dentist can tell you for sure. If it is tori - many of us have them - not a problem.

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Answered 7/24/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have solid lumps next to both sides of the back of my tongue? i was bulimic for 3 years, could be a contributing factor? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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