A member asked:

What does it mean if you have raised bumps on the back of your tongue? these bumbs have been there for atleast 2 yrs. they haven't become any bigger, they remain the same size.

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Dr. Michael Wolfe answered

Specializes in Head & Neck Surgery

There : There are bumps at the back of the tongue that are likely normal anatomy. Try googling an image for "circumvallate papillae". You could also have a prominent lingual tonsil. Things that are more concerning would likely grow and cause other symptoms, pain with swallow, ear pain, problems swallowing, other lumps in the neck, voice changes.

Answered 1/9/2018

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Dr. Louis Sterling answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Depends: Could be normal anatomy. There are large swellings there called "circumvalate papallae". See a dentist for proper evaluation.

Answered 7/31/2013

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