what causes raised bumps on the back of your tongue?
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Lie bumps (transient lingual papillitis) About half of us experience lie bumps at some point. These little white or red bumps form when papillae become irritated and slightly swollen. It's not always clear why this happens, but it may be related to stress, hormones, or particular foods.
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Take a Good Look You might see white dots or patches in the back of your throat. Your tonsils -- the bumps on either side at the back of your throat -- might be red and swollen, too. These could be signs of bacterial infection like strep throat or oral thrush, or a viral infection like oral herpes or mononucleosis.
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Oral thrush happens when a yeast infection develops inside your mouth. It's also known as oral candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, or simply thrush. Oral thrush most often occurs in infants and toddlers. It causes white or yellowish bumps to form on the inner cheeks and tongue.
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Canker Sores Triggers include hypersensitivity, infection, hormones, stress, and not getting enough of some vitamins. Also called aphthous ulcers, canker sores can show up on the tongue, cheek, even your gums.
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A minor infection on the tongue isn't uncommon, and it can cause pain and irritation. Inflamed papillae, or taste buds, are small, painful bumps that appear after an injury from a bite or irritation from hot foods. A canker sore is another common cause of pain on or under the tongue.
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The bumps are caused by enlarged lymphatic tissue in the tonsils and adenoids, which are pockets of tissue in the back of your throat. This tissue often becomes inflamed or irritated in response to extra mucus in the throat. While it can look alarming, cobblestone throat is usually harmless and easy to treat.
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No one knows what causes these small, painful blisters inside your mouth. Triggers include hypersensitivity, infection, hormones, stress, and not getting enough of some vitamins. Also called aphthous ulcers, canker sores can show up on the tongue, cheek, even your gums. They usually last a week or two.
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See a doctor who can help If none of these things have changed and it is possible that you are just now noticing these bumps, there are larger bumps that are usually found on the back of the tongue that can be part of your normal self. As always, when you notice new bumps anywhere, it is best to speak to a doctor.
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Lie bumps will appear as red or white swollen bumps on the tongue. Some people think they look or feel like pimples. They can be painful, even when you aren't eating or drinking.
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Different skin conditions can cause one or multiple back bumps. The most common causes of a bump on the back include skin abscess, cysts, warts, or a back pimple. Other causes for lump on the back can arise from lipoma or non cancerous cell growth.
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It's scientific name is keratosis pilaris. It's those small red raised bumps that people often get on the back of their arms (and sometimes the sides of the face) and the good news is that it's totally harmless. Not only that, it's pretty common.
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Certain foods, chemicals, or other substances can cause a reaction when they touch your tongue. Hot foods or drinks can burn your taste buds, causing them to swell up. Infections with some viruses can make your tongue swell up. The bacterial infection scarlet fever can also make your tongue red and swollen.
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Food intolerances and allergic reactions may cause bumps on the tongue or make it swell. Sudden, immediate swelling of the whole tongue could be a sign of a dangerous reaction known as anaphylaxis. A person should seek immediate medical assistance if they are: experiencing swelling of the lips, mouth, or tongue.
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Take a Good Look Your tonsils -- the bumps on either side at the back of your throat -- might be red and swollen, too. These could be signs of bacterial infection like strep throat or oral thrush, or a viral infection like oral herpes or mononucleosis.
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Enlarged papillae: Bumps at the back of tongue could be the result of enlarged papillae (taste buds) due to irritation. Oral thrush: Yeast infection that can be caused by steroids, antibiotics (as they kill good bacteria) or diabetes; most commonly seen in the elderly or small children.
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It is thought that lie bumps occur when small fleshy papillae on the tongue become irritated. The papillae are where the taste buds are, and when they get irritated, they may swell and form bumps.
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Causes of Enlarged Papillae When your papillae, or taste buds, become inflamed and you're suddenly seeing raised red bumps on your tongue, or bumps on the back of your tongue, it's often not a cause for concern.