10 Bumps On Back Of Tongue FAQs
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Can Obstructive Sleep Apnea Cause Tongue Bumps?
People who sleep with their mouths open may develop a dry mouth, which could cause tongue bumps. When these bumps appear on the sides of the tongue, known as scalloped tongue, it may be related to a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. Studies suggest that there may be a correlation between sleep apnea and scalloped tongue.2‘The Association of Tongue Scalloping With Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Related Sleep Pathology.’ SAGE Journals, 17 May 2016, journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1016/j.otohns.2005.07.018
Staying hydrated may improve dry mouth, but if suspicious bumps appear on the sides of a person's tongue, they should book an appointment with their doctor.
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