A 27-year-old female asked:
when i stick out my tongue was far as i can i have two raised bumps on each side at the back. is this normal?
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
28 years experience General Practice
Bumps on Tongue: This is fully normal. These are two of your taste buds. Taste buds are of varying size and it is often a surprise when we have not noticed them before.
Answered on Apr 23, 2015
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Dr. Thomas Yash answered
46 years experience Dentistry
Probably normal: There are numerous larger bumps on the back and sides of tongue. These papillae have various functions like you taste buds. I would be more concerned about white growths on the side of your tongue since it is the most common site for cancer in your mouth. You may want to google tongue anatomy to compare your findings. You may have your dentist examine the tongue, too.
Answered on Jul 15, 2017
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Dr. Steven Hill answered
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How long: How long have you had this? Often this is normal and hard to say if no pain or other symptoms.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joel Doyon answered
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See a dentist: Call a dentist to schedule an appointment to have this evaluated.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered
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Dr. Michael Wolfe answered
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There : There are bumps at the back of the tongue that are likely normal anatomy. Try googling an image for "circumvallate papillae". You could also have a ... Read More
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