Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have these painless bumps on my tongue they're the same color as my tongue. i noticed them about 3 weeks ago what could they be?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Taste buds: They are your taste buds also known as papillae. Do a google search if you want more information.
Answered 2/28/2013
5.3k views
Most likely normal: If they change color or get larger, have it checked out. Currently they can well be within normal range.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.3k views
Papillae: If they are all the way in the back in the "front" of the tongue, they maybe your papillae circumvallate.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.3k views
Probably nothing: Painless, non changing bumps, with color consistent with the rest of the tongue are likely your taste buds. We have a few different kinds on our tongues with smaller ones being on top and in front with larger ones in the back and on the side. See pictures for foliate papillae, and circumvallate papillae.
Answered 11/22/2015
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have these painless small bumps under my tongue. They are flesh colored and not sure if I've always had them. Wondering if to worry. ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is a painless bump on my daughter's tongue (side). She is 2 years old?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have had red bumps on my tongue for the past three weeks and i need know what cause those red bumps to come to mu tongue?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Have large bumps on my tongue no pain In the back of my mouth?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can not brushing your teeth cause movable painless bumps underneath tongue ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
So I've noticed two or three blister like bumps on the back of my tongue. No pain but it feels like a popcorn kernel is stuck on my tongue any ideas?
Im worried about these small painless bumps on the back of my tongue what could be the problem? Please help
I have a small white painless bump that I just notices on the left side of my tongue towards the back. What could this be?
I have red bumps and a white coating on the back of my tongue any idea what it could be ? there is no pain whatsoever
What is a painless bump on mu daughters tongue (side)?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
