Tongue Bumps: If the tiny red bumps on your tongue are painful, you most likely have inflamed papillae.. Inflamed papillae are usually caused by traumatic injury such as burning your tongue on hot food or beverages, or accidentally biting your tongue. Smoking can also cause your tongue to be irritated and sore. A canker sore, or viral ulcer, can also appear on the tongue.
Answered 5/20/2015
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More info needed: There are many reasons for red bumps on the tongue. It can be systemic or localized. Duration, history , health, medication, diet, hygiene---some bumps are normal. Go to a dentist or oral surgeon , have photos taken, and get a diagnosis, especially if the pain increases
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