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What dose it mean when u have bumps on your toung?

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Dr. Tal Dagan answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Bumps on tongue: Our tongue has "normal bumps", the taste buds. However, the new appearance of tiny red/white bumps is generally referred to as “lie bumps”. The condition, known as transient lingual papillitis (tlp) is caused by rubbing or biting the tongue or consumption of certain foods or foods with sharp edges. Normally, these bumps heal within 7-10 days. Bumps may also be benign or malignant lesions-see ent.

Answered 6/8/2017

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Taste buds: Many people think bumps in your tongue are abnormal. The tongue should not be smooth. Normal size taste buds are on the front of the tongue. Larger taste buds can be seen towards the back of your tongue. Try sticking your tongue out. You should be able to see a couple different kind of larger taste buds.

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