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A member asked:

A bumb pimple like at the side of my tongue. is it something serious? how do i get rid of it.. :(

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Unlikely: Should resolve in 2 weeks or less if not have it checked by your dentist.

Answered 5/6/2013

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Usually Goes Away: Can be swollen taste bud or blocked minor salivary gland...Both usually heal untouched.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/16/2013

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