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At the base of my tongue on the very right side there is a cluster of slightly tender bumps. they're not small and the color of the rest of my tongue.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Papillae: or taste buds- usually nornal anatomy; however, can vary from person to person unless painful or inflamed.

Answered 8/19/2016

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A member asked:

At the base of my tongue on the very right side there is a cluster of slightly tender bumps. they're not small and the color of the rest of my tongue.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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