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I'm worried about a red painless bump(s) on the back right side of my tongue. im 21 and do not smoke. i also do not drink alcohol much at all. ?
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Taste buds: those painless bumps on the back of your tongue are supposed to be there . They are taste buds and are called circumvellate papillae. Do not worry about them. Good luck and feel better
Answered 2/1/2016
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