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Are bumps on tongue an infection?
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Bumps on tongue: There are normal anatomical structure on tongue . Bumps on tongue may be normal . Must see a dentist to evaluate.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Not likely: Bumps on the tongue is pretty vague. "normal bumps" include various types of taste buds and tonsillar tissue. Pathological bumps include cysts, viral infections and tumors. See your dentist for identification.
Answered 1/21/2019
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