A member asked:

Have bumps on back sides of my tongue, more on the left than on the right.no other symptoms.could they be taste buds?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Probably normal: Everybody has a row of 7-10 prominent bumps on the back of the tongue, called circumvallate papillae. Google it; lots of photos are available.

Answered 6/15/2016

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