A member asked:

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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Dr. Andrew Hoffman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

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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