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A member asked:
I have reddish bump like sores at the back of my toungue.they are alittle painful?
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Probably okay: Everyone has large bumps on the back of the tongue. They shouldn't be painful. However it is common for taste buds to get swollen and sore once in awhile. If it lasts longer than 2-3 weeks then a medical exam would be warranted.
Answered 1/3/2016
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