Depending on the underlying cause, this can manifest as clusters of small bumps ... a singular, hard bump on the tongue can be a cancerous growth. Sores, red or white spots, irritated spots ...

They appear when the papillae become inflamed, resulting in red or white swollen bumps. Medical term: Papillae are small bumps on our tongue that house our taste buds. Lie bumps can range from ...

Taste buds are little bumps on the tongue that are present from birth ... Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers, are white or yellow sores that can develop on the tongue or inside the lips or cheeks.

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