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A member asked:

There are large bumps on the very back of my tongue very painful hard to swallow what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Bumps: I am not sure what causes the problem but you must see an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor. Please let me know what happens. I am confident things will improve.

Answered 2/18/2016

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