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I got about 8 pink bumps on the back of my tongue, how can i get rid of them?
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Taste buds: They are most likely normal or inflamed taste buds that do not require any treatment. See you dentist to have it looked at just to be sure.
Answered 12/10/2013
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You cant: I think you are referring the the circumvalate papillae. They are normal taste buds.
Answered 11/3/2013
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