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What causes those annoying bumps in the back of your tongue from time to time? you know the painful ones thats there for a few days then leaves
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Cold Sores?: I think you are describing a cold sore. These are caused by viruses. They are similar to the viruses which cause common colds.
Answered 5/30/2017
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