Tongue Bumps: 10 Potential Causes and Treatments - Healthline
2024年3月27日 · Small bumps on the tongue are common. However, bumps that change size or feel irritated could signal different health conditions, such as lie bumps, scarlet fever, or glossitis.
Transient Lingual Papillitis (Lie Bumps) - Cleveland Clinic
Transient lingual papillitis (lie bumps or liar’s tongue) is a condition that affects your tongue, making small, painful red or white bumps. It happens when something irritates your papillae, the tiny bumps covering your tongue.
White Spots on Tongue: 7 Pictures to Compare Symptoms
2024年3月16日 · When someone has a white spot, patch, or bump on their tongue or mouth, it is important to note the characteristics and other symptoms seen and felt with these changes. White areas may be localized, only in one small spot, or can cover large areas of the tongue or mouth.
Tongue bumps: 8 Causes, when to see a doctor, and treatment
2023年11月30日 · Common causes of tongue bumps include injuries, allergies, and infections. Read about 10 causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Lie Bumps (Transient Lingual Papillitis) - Healthline
2023年4月12日 · Lie bumps are small red or white bumps that appear on the tongue. These bumps can be painful and uncomfortable. Even though they appear quickly, they also typically resolve in several days and...
What Are Those Bumps on My Tongue? - Verywell Health
2024年4月26日 · Small bumps on the tongue may be caused by common injury or irritation, while bumps that get bigger or worse over time may signal an underlying health condition. This article discusses potential causes of tongue bumps, what they look like, and when it’s time to contact a healthcare provider.
White Spots on Tongue: Causes and How to Get Rid of Them
2024年10月6日 · A white tongue or white tongue spots can be caused by poor oral hygiene. A normal tongue is covered with tiny bumps called papillae. Papillae contain taste buds and help you sense temperature and touch. They are usually pink or white.
Tongue Problems: Sores, Discoloration, and Tongue Bumps - WebMD
2024年5月13日 · Tongue bumps. If you've noticed bumps on your tongue, they could be due to: Canker sores. Many people will get these mouth ulcers on the tongue at some point.
White tongue Causes - Mayo Clinic
2018年2月3日 · White tongue is the result of an overgrowth and swelling of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the surface of your tongue. The appearance of a white coating is caused by debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lodged between the …
White Tongue: Causes, Treatments & Prevention - Cleveland Clinic
A white film may appear on your tongue when bacteria and food get caught between the tiny bumps on your tongue’s surface, called papillae. Your papillae are raised, creating a large surface area for debris to collect inside your mouth. The papillae may swell and become inflamed.