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The back of my tongue has bumps and is feeling dry and itchy from the back to my throat. i can still talk but rather not.

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

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Gargle: Use an antiseptic gargle from the pharmacy. Usually, this will kill the bacteria on the tongue, and back of the throat. Gargle until it burns then spit it out. Kills germs dead.

Answered 3/28/2018

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A member asked:

The back of my tongue has bumps and is feeling dry and itchy from the back to my throat. i can still talk but rather not.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Lange answered

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