Brief Answer: small bumps can be taste buds ,vitamin deficiency Detailed Answer: Hello, XXXXX , Thanks for posting your query on Healthcare magic. This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query. I have gone through your query, dont worry Lwalex small bumps can be raised Papillae (taste buds) present on tongue or it can be ulceration also caused by sharp edges of teeth that hurts your tongue, or it can be due to Vitamin deficiency . What I will suggest you Lwalex you maintain good oral hygiene , use tongue cleaner to clean your tongue . -Do Mouthwash Chlorhexidine twice daily. - Take Vitamin supplements Capsule once daily for one week . - You can apply Analgesic Ointment Mucopain or Dologel twice daily on painful areas of tongue. - Consult dentist and go for oral examination and go for trimming of sharp edges of tooth if any present . -Hope I answered your query. If you have further query I will be happy to help. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari

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