A member asked:

I am 16 weeks pregnant and having mild cough along with postnasal drip. i noticed bumps on the back of the tongue is it due to post nasal drip or else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Tongue bumps: Without actually seeing them one could only guess at the cause of the bumps they are most likely the taste buds news the base of the tongue

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

3.8k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I am 16 weeks pregnant and having mild cough along with postnasal drip. i noticed bumps on the back of the tongue is it due to post nasal drip or else?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Dr Rothstein agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can bumps on back of tongue be a symptom of post nasal drip from mucus buildup.

A member asked:

The doctor said I have post nasal drip.Can the bumps on the back of my tongue be from post nasal drip and mucus build up. The bumps are way in back?

A member asked:

I've had a sorethroat for a week and 2 bumps on the roof of my mouth and light pink bumps on the back of my tongue. No fever, but mild cough. strep?

A member asked:

Occasional throb in back of tongue and throat. Red bumps along back of tongue on both sides. No blood. Pain is not constant. Slight cough. Why?

A member asked:

I've had yellow/red bumps in the back of my throat for a week. No pain. Some post nasal drip and slight cough. What could be the cause?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I've had a cough and running nose about 3 weeks and i've noticed a film and bumps on the back if my tongue that i can't get with toothbrush?

I have red bumps on the back of my mouth/throat, and it hurts to swallow. I did have a runny nose, and cough, but no longer do. What is this?

4 year old daughter has had bad cough and runny nose for 9 days. Now she has white bump on tongue and says it hurts. Related?

Cold for three weeks, nasal chest congestion, dry cough nowc followed by mouth sores on top pallet. Red bumps with large white sores?

My girlfriend has bumps on the back of her tongue. Her allergy dr said they're from post nasal drip. Any way to get rid of them when they flare up?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?