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I have raised bumps on the sides of my tongue and on the back of my tongue. looks like inflamed skin. doesn't hurt. looks bad. infectious?

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Dr. Steven Hill answered

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How long: How long have you had this? Often this is normal and hard to say if no pain or other symptoms.

Answered 12/27/2015

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Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudhe answered

No: No, unlikely. The very far back and sides of the tongue are always bumpy and rough.This is the "lingual tonsil" and is a part of normal anatomy.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2017

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A member asked:

I have raised bumps on the sides of my tongue and on the back of my tongue. looks like inflamed skin. doesn't hurt. looks bad. infectious?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Hill answered

Dr. Keerti Sahasrabudhe answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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