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From time to time i get a tiny white bump on the top of my tongue. a bit painful. not sure if its my taste buds inflamed. is this from poor hygiene?
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Likely you have had transient lingual papillitis. The most likely cause of transient lingual papillitis is local irritation or trauma to a fungiform papilla. However many other possible triggers have been suggested including stress, hormone fluctuations, gastrointestinal upset and specific foods.
Answered 8/27/2022
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