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What caused these big red bumps on the back of my tongue?

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Unsure: You might be seeing the circumvallate papillae.These are part of the taste buds of the tongue. If in doubt, see an ENT or oral surgeon to assess.

Answered 10/19/2019

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Big red bumps: Those big red bumps are known as circumvallate papilla--completely normal. But net time you are at the dentist ask him/or her to show them to you.

Dr Donley agreed

Answered 12/5/2018

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