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A 18-year-old male asked:

Red bumps at back of tongue because of oral thrush? worrying it's something magor.

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Dr. Sari Nabulsianswered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bumps: it is very unlikely to be oral thrush unless you are using inhaled corticosteroids. It could food particles or a viral infection Or strep throat

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Dr. Louis Cooper commented

Pediatrics 50 years experience

Red bumps on the back of your tongue if in a semi-circular pattern are probably taste buds. Your doctor should be able to answer this. If taste buds, this is normal. Be checked and stop worrying.

Mar 1, 2015

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