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What Causes White Bump On Tongue And Gums?
I don t know if I have any kind of diseases. I had un-protected sex back in11 month of 2010 but I am pore which means I don t bath a lot. I haven t had sex since then but, I did find someone to spend my life with in 2011. I kissed her for the first time in 03 of 2011 the next day she has big swollen lips and white spots on the tongue. so I get worried and I go get tested for STD s. they said I don t have any kind of diseases but they did say I might have herpes. now like I said I don t bath much and I get this white bump on my tongue and on my gums. before I did have rashes on my armpits but they are not swollen, and I am 310 pounds. but im a truck driver now. why do my feet hurt
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
Heloo pt-
Bumps are formed due to injury caused to the tongue accidentally. You may bit your tongue or your tongue may get infected whiel eating any sharp food stuffs causing swelling and pain on the tongue. Eating huge quantities of acidic foods can also cause bumps. It can appear on the upper layer of the tongue or on its side and sometimes at its back. Eating lot of sweets and sugary items can also give rise to bump formation. It can also be caused due to disturbance in gastrointestinal tract and due to heightened stress and emotions. Thus there is every chance that underlying medical condition can cause bumps on your tongue. Bumps are not contagious but it is good to leave them undisturbed.
Sometimes, using hard toothbrush or rough brushing techniques of the mouth can also cause bumps and bleeding on the tongue.
Bumps formed due to trauma are called lie bumps. They look like tiny balls white or red in color and it will cause tenderness in the tongue for many days.
Bumps are formed due to injury caused to the tongue accidentally. You may bit your tongue or your tongue may get infected whiel eating any sharp food stuffs causing swelling and pain on the tongue. Eating huge quantities of acidic foods can also cause bumps. It can appear on the upper layer of the tongue or on its side and sometimes at its back. Eating lot of sweets and sugary items can also give rise to bump formation. It can also be caused due to disturbance in gastrointestinal tract and due to heightened stress and emotions. Thus there is every chance that underlying medical condition can cause bumps on your tongue. Bumps are not contagious but it is good to leave them undisturbed.
Sometimes, using hard toothbrush or rough brushing techniques of the mouth can also cause bumps and bleeding on the tongue.
Bumps formed due to trauma are called lie bumps. They look like tiny balls white or red in color and it will cause tenderness in the tongue for many days.
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