10 Bumps On Back Of Tongue FAQs
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The tongue is a series of connected muscles covered by a mucous membrane. There are hundreds of small bumps, known as papillae, on the back of the tongue and the surface. These bumps are typically the same color as the tongue and hardly noticeable. Papillae create a rough texture for eating and provide a temperature gauge to prevent people from eating foods or drinking liquids that could burn their tongue.
When tongue bumps become swollen, discolored or painful, it may signal an underlying health condition. Typically, tongue bumps are harmless, but any lingering or troublesome bumps require an appointment with a physician.
