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Hi i woke up this morning with a hanging bump on the back right side of my tongue. it's not painful and looks like a grain of rice. what could it be?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Reassurance : This may happens sometimes. Usually it self limited and benign condition. Do not try to hurt it and do not eat spicy food for a while. You may gargle the mouth with listerine.

Answered 9/16/2016

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A member asked:

Hi i woke up this morning with a hanging bump on the back right side of my tongue. it's not painful and looks like a grain of rice. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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