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I get painful bumps "lie bumps" on tip of tongue every few weeks for years now. they multiple as well & are very painful. i've tried everything, help?

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sore Tongue bumps: A chronic reappearance of tongue sores suggests a food allergy. Nuts /spices/ dairy are some of the culprits. See your DDS first to rule out dentistry as the problem. Then go to an allergist to be tested.

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Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I get painful bumps "lie bumps" on tip of tongue every few weeks for years now. they multiple as well & are very painful. i've tried everything, help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Devin answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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