Brief Answer:
Circumvallate papillae most likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. The bump is most likely a normal circumvallate papilla.

2. A close-up image will help to suggest any other cause. Otherwise get this examined. You can simply upload/attach some photographs of the area here (at the reports section of this webpage).

3. There is a row of these circumvallate papillae near the back of the tongue.

4. These may be inflamed due to vitamin deficiency, acid reflux, infection allergy or minor trauma.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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Brief Answer:
Foliate or Circumvallate Papillae.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. The image is not clear, however in the area that you are pointing out, the most common bumps are the foliate or the circumvallate papillae.

2. You can get this examined by an ENT Specialist or a Dentist.

3. This is not a cause for worry.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them

Regards.

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Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. You can use a medicated oral rinse/ gargle and multivitamin (Vitamin B complex and Vitamin C) supplements.

2. If this does not subside in a couple of weeks, get it examined by an ENT Specialist or a Dentist who can prescribe medication.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them

Regards

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Brief Answer:
2-3 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. This should settle in 2-3 weeks.

2. If it persists beyond 2-3 weeks or recurs, get it examined.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Regards.

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