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There are many white bumps at the very back of my tongue ive had for several months, maybe years. occasionally a strep throat type feeling flares up and lasts 2 or 3 days. is this likely oral thrush? could it stem from gut issues? candida?

Q: there are many white bumps at the very back of my tongue ive had for several months, maybe years. occasionally a strep throat type feeling flares up and lasts 2 or 3 days. is this likely oral thrush? could it stem from gut issues? candida?

: Almost certainly not thrush and probably not a health problem at all. Everybody has a row of 7-11 "circumvallate papillae" (large taste buds) in a line across the back of the tongue. Perhaps that is what you are noticing. Google it for more information and photos.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Almost certainly not thrush and probably not a health problem at all. Everybody has a row of 7-11 "circumvallate papillae" (large taste buds) in a line across the back of the tongue. Perhaps that is what you are noticing. Google it for more information and photos.

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Answered 4/24/2023

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A member asked:

There are many white bumps at the very back of my tongue ive had for several months, maybe years. occasionally a strep throat type feeling flares up and lasts 2 or 3 days. is this likely oral thrush? could it stem from gut issues? candida?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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