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What are little white round balls on my tongue? what are they? they're all over and hurt!
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Can be thrush?: Unless a doctor sees these white bumps, it is difficult to guess. It could very well be thrush or bad oral hygiene.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Hypertrophic papilla: White bumps on the tongue may be hypertrophic papillae or taste buds. These can become enlarged and inflamed for many reasons. If they last more than a week you should see a doctor to try to find the cause.
Answered 6/29/2013
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