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I have large wart like looking bumps on the back of my tongue to my throat. they are annoying and uncomfortable. what is this and what can i do for it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Taste buds: What you are describing seem to be taste buds. No need to do anything.

Dr Jakubowicz agreed

Answered 1/12/2018

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Circumvallate: The circumvallate papilla are taste buds on the back of the tongue and form a v shape configuration.

Answered 1/12/2018

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