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When i stick my tongue all the way out i can see very large bumbs in the back of my tongue and i can see my epiglottis. is that bad?
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No: The bumps you see are likely slightly enlarged vallate papillae which are normal. Further back there are lymphoid nodules - which if not painful, would again be no reason for concern.
Answered 6/19/2017
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