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Suggest Treatment For Small Bumps On The Tongue

Hi, I ve been researching about bumps that sear in the back of your tongue. These bumps came out of nowhere but they came after I severely burned my self when eating a hot soup but it s been more than 1 month and I still have them. There is no type of discoloration or discomfort. There formed into a b shape but I m concerned because they haven t left
Fri, 19 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The bumps at the back of the tongue are enlarged papillae . There can be many reasons for enlarged papillae like stress , trauma due to food or other reason, throat infection or post nasal drip.

These are usually harmless and can persist for longer period . So do not panic . Most of the times they go away by there own without any treatment.

I would suggest you to :-

- To suck on ice cube or drink cold liquid to help in reducing inflammation.

- Gargle with warm salt water 2-3 times a day .

- Avoid hot and spicy food .

- Take vitamin B12 supplement .

- Maintain oral hygiene.

If condition doesn't get better in a week then consult oral pathologist for proper examination and rule ou the cause like lie bump , squamous papilloma or allergy .

Doctor may prescribe steroid medicine , anti inflammatory drug or antibiotics (amoxicillin) or anesthetic mouth wash.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Small Bumps On The Tongue

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The bumps at the back of the tongue are enlarged papillae . There can be many reasons for enlarged papillae like stress , trauma due to food or other reason, throat infection or post nasal drip. These are usually harmless and can persist for longer period . So do not panic . Most of the times they go away by there own without any treatment. I would suggest you to :- - To suck on ice cube or drink cold liquid to help in reducing inflammation. - Gargle with warm salt water 2-3 times a day . - Avoid hot and spicy food . - Take vitamin B12 supplement . - Maintain oral hygiene. If condition doesn t get better in a week then consult oral pathologist for proper examination and rule ou the cause like lie bump , squamous papilloma or allergy . Doctor may prescribe steroid medicine , anti inflammatory drug or antibiotics (amoxicillin) or anesthetic mouth wash. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari