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Hard red bumps on back of tongue and it don't look v-shaped. it look like a cluster of bumps.

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal finding: Bumps on the back or inside of tongue are normal findings. Unless you are having some symptoms, like swelling or tingling etc. I would not worry too much, except to point this out to your physician at your next physical check up.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/23/2018

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A member asked:

Hard red bumps on back of tongue and it don't look v-shaped. it look like a cluster of bumps.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

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