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I'm concerned because my tongue has some bumps toward the back and more bumps in the rear. they don't hurt. i had a food indigestion few days earlier.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

May be ur taste bud: Doubt if infection or tumors . If concerned have them examined.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2023

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Taste buds: Most likely they are your taste buds. Ask your dentist to be sure.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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