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What Do Tiny Red Bumps On The Tongue Indicate?
I get tiny bumps red bumps on the side of my tongue maybe one or two at a time that heal after two weeks but the come right back. They are only sensitive to the touch but don t bother me at all. It s usually one sometimes two always on the side.... In different spots. Why could this be?
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Fungiform papillae are the small bumps located on the top and sides of your tongue. They’re the same color as the rest of your tongue and, under normal circumstances, are unnoticeable. They give your tongue a rough texture, which helps you eat. They also contain taste buds and temperature sensors.
Papillae can become enlarged for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, these reasons aren’t serious.
See your Dental doctor if the bumps are persistent, are growing or spreading, or are making it hard to eat.
Wishing you good health!
Fungiform papillae are the small bumps located on the top and sides of your tongue. They’re the same color as the rest of your tongue and, under normal circumstances, are unnoticeable. They give your tongue a rough texture, which helps you eat. They also contain taste buds and temperature sensors.
Papillae can become enlarged for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, these reasons aren’t serious.
See your Dental doctor if the bumps are persistent, are growing or spreading, or are making it hard to eat.
Wishing you good health!
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