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What does it mean when u have bumps in the back of the tounge?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
This may be normal: There are bumps on the back of your tongue that are normal. They work with your tonsils and help fight infections. However if you have pain, swelling, difficulty swallowing you should have this evaluated.
Answered 5/7/2014
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Normal: If not inflamed it is part of your normal tongue anatomy.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Usually taste buds: There are a certain type and number of taste buds normally found there. They make op a line with a bigger one in the middle. Use them well.
Answered 3/12/2015
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