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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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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Taste buds?: The back of your tongue has large taste buds called circumvallate papillae. They may be inflammed due to your cold.

Dr Herrington and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2018

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Dr. Joel Piehl answered

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.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/19/2018

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A member asked:

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.?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Herrington and another doctor agreed

Dr. Joel Piehl answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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