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I have big bumps that really hurt on the back of my tongue. i've had a cold for about a week and a half.?
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Taste buds?: The back of your tongue has large taste buds called circumvallate papillae. They may be inflammed due to your cold.
Answered 5/19/2018
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Lymph glands: Those are normal part of the lymph system, like tonsils, that can become enlarged and tender from an infection. Their function is to help the body deal with infection.
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