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I have bumps under my tongue, back towards the base on bottom. they are symmetrical on both sides, but seem irritated. one had white on top of it.?
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Bumps on tongue: The lining (mucosa) of the pharynx is thrown into a series of folds by lymphoid & muscular tissue. The base of the tongue (where your question points) often has a nodular appearance due to the circumvallate papillae & the lingual tonsil. Nodular lymphoid tissue or linear webs may also be seen on the otherwise smooth surface of the valleculae.You sound normal, but a doctor's exam can reassure you.
Answered 6/26/2020
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Normal anatomy.: Those bumps are normal anatomy and are called carunculi. The white is not necessarily normal and if it is there for longer than 2 weeks i would recommend a dental visit for an exam and diagnosis.
Answered 1/16/2013
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